Clinician Investigator, Pediatric Hematology

Position Description:

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

The Department of Paediatrics, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for a Contingent Term appointment in academic paediatric haematology and immunology at the Associate Professor level.

Qualifications include an MD, certification or eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Paediatrics and Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, or equivalent certification from another professional association. Applicants must present evidence of an established, externally funded (at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent peer reviewed National/International organization) research program, a strong publication record as evidenced by a sustained record of publication, including as senior or first author. Applicants must show evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 15 years of active practice in Paediatric Haematology in an academic setting and a demonstrated record of achievement in research related to Paediatric Haematology and Immunology. The successful applicant will have experience and funding in clinical trials for paediatric rare diseases. They will also have demonstrated interest and impact in advancing the practice of precision health as an innovative approach to healthcare delivery. Candidates for this position should have an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in research, public health or a related field. Candidates must have a strong publication record, experience in grant writing, and have demonstrated success in obtaining tri-council funding for their research. Publications in peer reviewed publications will be expected, the annual rate of which will be dependent on the nature of the research in which the successful candidate is involved. Supervising trainees directly through research projects will also be expected.

The current Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) building opened in 2006 followed by the adjacent Child Development Centre and Rotary Flames House Hospice. The Department of Paediatrics has over 300 clinical and academic faculty members who are part of the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

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The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):

•    Cover letter
•    Curriculum vitae
•    Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
•    Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
•    The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.

View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16891632-clinician-investigator-paediatric-haematology-department-of-paediatrics-cumming-school-of-medicine

For more information please contact:

Dr. Antonia Stang, 
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics 
Email: Antonia.Stang@ahs.ca

or

Dr. MacGregor Steele
Clinical Associate Professor, Section Chief - Pediatric Hematology 
Email: MacGregor.Steele@ahs.ca