Job Description

DescriptionThis position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package.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 60% time for clinical service and 40% time for academic pursuits divided between research, teaching, and administrative duties (negotiable).The successful applicant will join the iHOPE (Immunology, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative care) division which includes five pediatric hematologists as well as multiple others including pediatric oncology, immunology and palliative care subspecialists, and basic scientists. Pediatric Hematology provides a full spectrum of classical hematological services. In addition to clinical care, the division is active in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has a fully accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology subspecialty training program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The division has an active basic and clinical science research program, collaborating locally, nationally, and internationally.This role would provide clinical support to existing pediatric hematology and KIDCLOT inpatient and outpatient services with a focus on thrombosis. The Pediatric KIDCLOT team is an internationally recognized program providing thrombosis, thromboprophylaxis and perioperative management as part of the Stollery Children's Hospital Cardiac Sciences program and the Western Canadian Heart Network. The ideal candidate will build the research program within the pediatric hematology/KIDCLOT program contributing to the academic mission of the division and Department of Pediatrics.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.QualificationsInterested applicants must have:

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Completed subspecialty training in Pediatrics and subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Advanced training in Pediatric thrombosis, specifically cardiac thrombosis care
• Clinical research experience
• Must be certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information on various routes of credentialing (

) * Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)Considered an Asset

• Advanced educational degree (Master's or PhD)

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.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, Mxc3xa9tis 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.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, Mxc3xa9tis 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.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight April 29, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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