Job Description

Qualifications include an MD degree, certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatrics and Developmental Pediatrics or equivalent certification from another professional association. Further, an advanced research degree such as an MSc, MPH, PhD or equivalent is considered an asset in addition to the requisite MD. The position will be in a Clinician Investigator profile, providing 45% protected time for research, and will include clinical service and teaching responsibilities. Applicants must present evidence of an evolving, well-grounded research program with clear potential, or demonstrated success, in gaining externally funded (at the level of Tri-Council or equivalent peer reviewed National/International organization), a strong publication record as evidenced by continuous publication in high ranking journals, or leading journals in the field, evidence of successful and expanding teaching and graduate supervision, and evidence of established academic engagement in professional and other communities.

The successful candidate will have a primary research focus in neurodevelopmental disorders, ideally with a background in precision medicine. This position will fill clinical needs in the areas of assessment and management of patients with suspected or confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorders, consultation regarding developmental problems in patients with complex medical illness, and those with complex developmental and behavioral profiles in the context of multiple etiologic risk including for instance substance exposure in utero and adverse childhood experiences. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute meaningfully to medical student, resident and fellow training. A research start-up package and space are available through the Department of Paediatrics and ACHRI and will be commensurate with experience and the research needs.

Valid through: 4/19/2021

About University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The University of Calgary started in 1944 as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, founded in 1908, prior to being instituted into a separate, autonomous university in 1966. It is composed of 14 faculties and over 85 research institutes and centres. The main campus is located in the northwest quadrant of the city near the Bow River and a smaller south campus is located in the city centre. The main campus houses most of the research facilities and works with provincial and federal research and regulatory agencies, several of which are housed next to the campus such as the Geological Survey of Canada. The main campus covers approximately 200 hectares. A member of the U15, the University of Calgary is also one of Canada's top research universities. The university has a sponsored research revenue of $380.4 million, with total revenues exceeding $1.2 billion. The university maintains close ties to the petroleum and geoscience industry through the Department of Geosciences and the Schulich School of Engineering. The university also maintains several other departments and faculties, including the Cumming School of Medicine, the Faculty of Arts, the School of Public Policy, the Faculty of Law, and the Haskayne School of Business.

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