Clinician-Scientist, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Palliative Medicine (Pediatric ASSIST)

Job title:

Clinician-Scientist, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Palliative Medicine (Pediatric ASSIST)

Company

University of Alberta

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 tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, which is in accordance with the and offers a comprehensiveThe 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 40% time for clinical service and 60% time for academic pursuits divided between 50% research and 10% teaching (negotiable).The successful applicant will join the IHOPE (Immunology, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative care) division which includes pediatric palliative medicine physicians as well as multiple others including pediatric hematologists, oncologists, immunologists and basic scientists. We have an active basic and clinical science program, with collaborations locally, nationally and internationally. Contributions to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are expected from all faculty.The clinical team, called the Pediatric Aid for Symptoms and Serious Illness Support Team (Peds ASSIST) Team, currently has 4 physicians, 3 nurses, a Clinical Nurse specialist, psychologist and social worker, with additional access to spiritual care. ASSIST provides interdisciplinary care to infants, children, adolescents, and select young adults with serious illness and their families within the Stollery Children’s Hospital, and within the broader Northern Alberta zone, both in hospital and at home. The team also provides Perinatal Palliative Care consultations at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The successful candidate will be an active member physician member of the Peds ASSIST team.The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to independently initiate, conduct, and manage a research program. Clinician-scientists are expected to devote 50-75% of their time to research. They are also expected to eventually obtain external operating grants for their research. The successful candidate will have access to research infrastructure available through the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute of the University of Alberta. In addition, the successful candidate would also be actively involved in scholarly activities in Pediatric Palliative Medicine, including formal teaching to medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate students, clinical supervision of learners, supervision of graduate and other students in research, and involvement in academic and administrative committees.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.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 have experience in pediatric palliative care
• Have a minimum of 4 years of dedicated research training (masters or PhD required)
• A proven record of high-quality research achievements as evidenced by peer-reviewed funding and high impact publications is required
• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and hold appropriate liability coverage

Considered an asset:

• Certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatric Palliative Care or Pediatric Hematology/Oncology). See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information on various routes of credentialing (

) * Experience and training in clinical research with a focus on Pediatric Palliative careInterested applicants should apply below with their curriculum vitae and a letter of application.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 creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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.L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight May 11, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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Location

Alberta

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:22:17 GMT

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