Description:

The 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 Investigatorto 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, 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. 

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. 

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 CONTACT:

Dr. George Elleker

Interim Divisional Director, Neurology, Zone Head, Neurology

Address

Ph: 780 248 1928   E-mail: [email protected]

Applications will begin being reviewed on 2 weeks after ad posted; 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.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter).

How to Apply

Apply Online

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are 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.