AMHSP Position Computational Clinician Scientist in the Genetic Epidemiology of Lipids Disorders

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Computational Clinician Scientist in the Genetic Epidemiology of Lipids Disorders in to be based at the University of Alberta 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 successful candidate will join a group of 14 endocrinologists in a tertiary care facility, with an additional 14 community endocrinologists in the Edmonton Corridor, which serves over 1.5 million people, including the world’s largest pancreatic islet transplant program. The Division has excellent clinical facilities, a Royal College approved resident training program, and easy access to dynamic testing and the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

The Endocrine Division’s research collaborations span basic, clinical and community-based research. Current areas of strength include Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition, Quality Improvement, and Cardiovascular Disease. Many of these collaborations are established through the Alberta Diabetes Institute, which houses dry and wet labs as well as an 8000 square feet clinical research unit (BodPod, DEXA, Whole Body Calorimeter) and a 1500 square foot exercise lab.

Key accountabilities of the Academic Computational Clinician Scientist in the Genetic Epidemiology of Lipids Disorders will include but will not be limited to clinical management of patients with primary and secondary lipid disorders and general endocrinology (minimum 25% effort). A dedicated Diabetes specialty clinic is not required. This position is intended to have a focus on research (at least 50% effort) using computational sciences techniques, and it is expected that there will be new collaborative efforts within the Division and the Department related to those skills. In addition, there will be an equitable expectation of teaching within the Division of endocrinology as well as contributions to both didactic and bedside education of medical students, residents, and fellows as well as to deliver CME to allied healthcare workers where requested. There will a requirement for Endocrine on-call and triage services, with the weeks of service matched to the % clinical portion of the position.

The successful candidate will have an MD with certification in General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent), and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). They will have additional clinical training/expertise in the field of Lipid disorders and have research training in computational science. They must also have documented strengths in teaching. The successful candidate will have a focus on research, with additional training that shows a well-developed research program with either a proven track record of success, or where this success is deemed highly likely. Individuals interested in the education of trainees and a strong interest in research are encouraged to apply. 

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, grants and publications, along with three letters of reference.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Dr. Terra Arnason
Divisional Director, Endocrinology
endoea@ualberta.ca

Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks following the posting of this position.

Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks following the posting of this position, 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.

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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 www.ualberta.ca.

Details about Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca and www.covenanthealth.ca.

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 at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the Schedule A of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.