AMHSP Academic Position for Movement Disorders Neurologist with Sleep Expertise, Division of Neurology

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AMHSP Academic Position for Movement Disorders Neurologist with Sleep Expertise, Division of Neurology

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThe University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Movement Disorders Neurologist with Sleep expertise as a Clinician Investigator to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.The Division of Neurology consists of 60 neurologists in academic and community practice and 3 Scientists. UA is one of the largest stroke programs in Canada. Internationally recognized research is conducted and published from UA. All subspecialties of neurology are represented among the faculty in addition to stroke including: Autoimmune and Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular and ALS, Autonomic Neurophysiology, and Headache Clinic. We have 5 research chairs among our Division. Neurology holds multiple CIHR, NIH, PCORI and other prestigious external grants. Our Neurology residency program is strong and accepts 5-6 residents/year. Stroke has an active, successful fellowship program with 7 fellows. Other subspecialties have fellowship programs as well resulting in a rich training environment.The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with certification in Neurology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and completed separate fellowships in both Movement Disorders and Sleep Neurology.Key accountabilities of the Movement Disorders neurologist will include, but will not be limited to fair and equitable inpatient neurology service and night call, ambulatory clinics in movement disorders and sleep medicine and education activities in undergraduate medical, postgraduate medical training and fellowship training. The successful candidate must conduct independent research and meet accountabilities as per the Department of Medicine Research Grid.The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Medicine, 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.Remuneration for this position is based on the Academic Medicine & Health Services Program (AMHSP). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, publication record (peer-reviewed publications only), abstract presentations, grants and industry-sponsored grants along with three letters of reference.FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACTDr. George EllekerInterim Divisional Director, Neurology, Zone Head, NeurologyUniversity of Alberta, Department of MedicineDivision of NeurologyCSB 7-132A11350 83 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G3Ph: 780 248 1928Applications will begin being reviewed on March 14, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit .Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at .Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at .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.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.

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Location

Alberta

Job date

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:52:06 GMT

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