AMHSP Contingent Tenure/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Academic Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon
Competition 1408
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Description
The Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, is accepting applications for the position of an Academic Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon.
The Neurosurgery Program at the University of Alberta is committed to the improvement of health through excellence in patient care, leadership in education and research, and in preventative initiatives directed at the promotion of neurological well-being. The Division of Neurosurgery in Edmonton provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for a wide geographic area serving a population of over two million. Every subspecialty within Neurosurgery is represented in the Division. The Division is supported in its work by state-of-the-art neurosurgical technologies including a 3T intraoperative MRI operation theatre, and a Gamma Knife unit.
The Division is recruiting an academic Stereotactic and Functional neurosurgeon at the Assistant Professor rank to commence July 2025. The position will be split between a 50% commitment to clinical practice and a 50% commitment to academic activities.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate’s clinical practice will focus on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, covering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders and other indications, as well as surgery for epilepsy, chronic pain, spasticity, and stereotactic radiosurgery for functional indications. Clinical practice will include participation in a general neurosurgery on-call program and will incorporate non-classroom teaching of neurosurgery residents and medical students. The 50% academic commitment will primarily be devoted to research (at least 30%), with considerable freedom given to the successful candidate’s vision in developing a functional neurosurgery research program (basic or clinical science). Classroom-based teaching and administrative duties will make up the remainder of the academic commitment.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent, have completed residency training in Neurosurgery, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. The successful candidate must hold the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellowship in Neurosurgery. Strong preference will be given to applicants who have completed a recognized fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
Strong preference will be given to applicants who have completed a recognized fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Preference will also be given to applicants holding a Master's Degree or PhD, and/or who have clear evidence of research productivity, specifically in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and includes a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary through the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
How to Apply
Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply below with their curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of research interest, and the names of three references forwarded to:
Dr. Vivek Mehta
Divisional Director, Neurosurgery
2C3.76 WMC; 8440 – 112 Street
Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
Email: vivek.mehta@ahs.ca
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight October 6, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.