Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Pediatric Oncologist, Division of Pediatric Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Environmental Health (iHOPE)

Competition 1879

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for an academic position within the Division of Pediatric Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Environmental Health (iHOPE) in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. This position is a part of the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track (contingent) position, comprising approximately 50% time for clinical service and 50% time for academic pursuits divided between 40% research and 10% teaching (negotiable).

The successful applicant will join the IHOPE (Immunology, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative care) division which includes eight pediatric oncologists as well as multiple others including pediatric hematology, immunology and palliative care subspecialists, basic scientists, and The Northern Alberta Children’s Cancer Program. We have an active basic and clinical science program, with collaborations locally, nationally and internationally. The Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program sees patients from across Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Our program is an active contributor to the Children's Oncology Group and other cooperative clinical group trials, we have a Royal College accredited subspecialty training program in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and our program is well supported by all pediatric subspecialties within the Stollery including experienced pediatric surgeons, pediatric radiologists, pediatric radiation oncologists and pediatric pathologists. Contributions to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are expected from all faculty.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide high-quality in-patient and out-patient care to a variety of Pediatric Oncology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Alberta Health Services. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a special interest in neuro-oncology. The remainder of the time will be allocated to academic pursuits with a specific focus on research. Research can be done in any area within Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

As we build our team, the Department of Pediatrics recognizes that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, perseverance and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

Interested applicants must have:

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• PhD, ideally in translational research
• Completed subspecialty training in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Must be certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology). See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information on various routes of credentialing (https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/eligibility-and-exams/exam-eligibility)
• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

Considered an asset:

• Special interest or advanced training in neuro-oncology
• Experience and training in translational research with a focus on delineating targetable pathways in pediatric tumors.

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on the income scale of a competitive and highly successful academic alternate funding plan.

Academic members of the Department of Pediatrics are eligible to become members of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) which supports research excellence dedicated to improving the health of children and women. WCHRI is a partnership between the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, with core funding support from the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Alberta Women's Health Foundation. WCHRI is the only research institute in Canada and one of the few in the world to focus on women’s, children’s and perinatal health. Thanks to our funders’ generosity, WCHRI is able to provide a broad range of support to research programs, including access to funding opportunities and research support services (e.g. biostatistics, qualitative design, KT, data management, clinical trials support, grant application development). WCHRI also invests in the next generation of researchers through graduate and summer studentships, postdoctoral fellowships and funding for trainee travel /presentation of research outcomes.

Interested applicants should apply below with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application.