Pediatric Oncology - Muriel and Ada Hole Chair
University of Alberta
Location:
Alberta
Date posted:
2010-02-22
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Department of Pediatrics
Muriel and Ada Hole Chair in Pediatric Oncology
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is inviting applications for the Muriel and Ada Hole Chair in Pediatric Oncology. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, 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 36,000 students with more than 11,000 faculty and staff. Founded over a century ago, the University has an annual budget in excess of $1 billion and attracts more than $400 million in external research funding.
The Chair was established as an endowment fund to support pediatric oncology research activities undertaken at the University of Alberta. The Chair will be expected to develop and maintain a world-class research program oriented towards prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of pediatric oncology.
The University of Alberta is committed to fostering education and research and as such, the Faculty is seeking a research leader at the Associate Professor level or higher to promote collaboration; establish effective links and attract outstanding students, research associations and faculty members to the University. The successful candidate will have a medical and/or a PhD degree and be an accomplished investigator with proven leadership in the field of pediatric oncology research.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with their division in the Department of Pediatrics and the Stollery Children's Hospital, one of the finest pediatric care facilities in North America. The Stollery Children's Hospital in conjunction with the Women and Children's Research Health Institute (WCHRI), provides comprehensive care to children across western Canada and research funding support for our scientists. The Department of Pediatrics is home to more than 130 pediatricians across 20 clinical specializations and alongside community colleagues and dedicated health professionals providing care for children from Northern Alberta and beyond.
Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Division of Pediatric Oncology can be found on the Faculty's Home Page at http://www.med.ualberta.ca Details about the Children's Health Research Institute can be found at: http://www.wchri.srv.ualberta.ca.
Interested candidates should submit their current curriculum vitae outlining their current clinical and research interests and their leadership experience. Three reference letters should also be forwarded. Interested individuals are asked to submit their material by end of business on April 26, 2010; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Interested applicants may apply online: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/competition.aspx?id=A104410669
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Competition No.: A104410669
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
