Clinician Scientist, Departments of Cardiac Sciences and Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
Position Description
The Departments of Cardiac Sciences and Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services invite applications for a contingent term academic position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.
This will be an appointment for an outstanding Cardiologist to lead a program in Cardiovascular research within a multidisciplinary research environment. The successful candidate will have 75% protected time for academic research. Academic opportunities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is an excellent opportunity for an independent researcher who wishes to collaborate with a productive, multidisciplinary group of clinical and basic investigators. Start-up funds can be made available and commensurate with the research track record of the candidate.
Qualifications include an MD with certification in Cardiology. The successful candidate will be an investigator with a proven record of excellence and leadership in research and education in the cardiovascular field. Eligibility for licensure in cardiology in the Province of Alberta is required. Priority will be given to those with a focus on cardiovascular genetics/molecular biology. Preference will be given to clinician scientists with a PhD and basic science focus to their research.
Applicants at the Assistant Professor level must have potential for, or a record of, accomplishment in research including a sufficient record of research publication in high-impact peer reviewed journals as well as appropriate success with research operating grants or salary awards. The candidate must also be a proficient clinician with experience in a collegial multi-physician subspecialty practice.
Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have, in addition, evidence of a strong publication record, evidence of successful teaching and supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities. In addition, the candidate must have demonstrated research leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to develop both individual and collaborative research programs.
The successful candidate will be part of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta. Current membership includes over 150 principal investigators and their research teams with a broad range of interests in Cardiovascular Medicine. The Institute is housed within the Cumming School of Medicine. The candidate will participate in the Department of Medicine and Cardiology Academic Alternate Relationship Plan, which provides competitive salary support.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest with three supporting letters of reference by June 30, 2016 addressed to:
Dr. Ed O'Brien, MD, FRCPC
Chief of Cardiology
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
c/o Mr. Andrew Jenkins
Zone Clinical Department Manager – Cardiac Sciences
Room C804, Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29th St NW
Calgary AB Canada T2N 2T9
Email: [email protected]
The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
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