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Academic Position in Hematology

Employer
University of Calgary
Location
Calgary (City), Alberta
Salary
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Closing date
Oct 29, 2022

Academic Position in Hematology
Department of Medicine
Cumming School of Medicine

The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca) invites applications for a Tenure Track (contingent) position in hematology with a research focus on CAR T or other immune-cell therapies at the Associate Professor level.

Qualifications required include a MD, certification in Internal Medicine, eligibility for regular or special licensure in the Province of Alberta, and sub-specialty certification in Hematology. Duties will include providing clinical care to patients with hematological malignancies.  An advanced research degree such as an MSc, MPH, PhD or equivalent research training is also required. The successful candidate will be expected to focus primarily on research activities and would also participate in teaching at the University of Calgary in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have 75% protected time for research, which will be conducted at the Charbonneau Cancer Institute (https://charbonneau.ucalgary.ca/) and/or Tom Baker Cancer Centers. These institutes/centers provide a rich environment in which the candidate can lead and collaborate in basic, translational and/or clinical research. A highly competitive startup package will provided, and the candidate will be surrounded by a growing cohort of scientists and clinicians committed to developing next-generation immunotherapies for cancer patients.

Applicants must present evidence of an established, externally funded (at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent peer-reviewed National/International organization) research program focused on CAR T or other immune-cell therapies, and a strong publication record as evidenced by impactful peer-reviewed journal publication in the field. Evidence of successful teaching and graduate supervision is also required, along with evidence of collaborations with other researchers and academic engagement in related professional communities.

Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program. Alberta Health Services operates five teaching hospitals in the city of Calgary. AHS serves 1.8 million residents of Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Saskatchewan.  The Department provides academic and clinical services in an integrated manner across all of the hospital sites and in several ambulatory care settings. Please visit our website at: www.departmentofmedicine.com.

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.

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)
  • Teaching Dossier
  • The names and contact information for three referees

View full posting and apply: https://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/10381321-academic-position-in-hematology-department-of-medicine-cumming-school-of-medicine

Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, MD FRCPC
Professor and Head Department of Medicine
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary 
jayna.holroyd-leduc@albertahealthservices.ca

Application Deadline: October 31, 2022

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/).  For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine (http://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/)

The University of Calgary strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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