Job Category: Faculty & Faculty ServicesJob Description:Location - This role is in-person at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Royal Alexandra Hospital.The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the University of Alberta, Edmonton Corridor, Women's Health, is inviting applications for an Academic Medicine and Health Service Program (AMHSP) Academic Position in Maternal Fetal Medicine.The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a Centre of Excellence in education, research and clinical care in women's health. The department has five academic divisions, 19 full-time academic faculty members, and over 100 clinical academic colleagues in general obstetrics and gynecology. Our faculty members encompass the full range of academic medicine including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Gynecological Oncology, Reproductive Sciences and Urogynecology.As part of the new Obstetrics and Gynecology AMHSP and support of the Maternal Fetal Medicine subspeciality residency program, we are recruiting a clinician scientist/clinician researcher to support the academic mission.The successful candidate will have a strong research interest in basic science research or clinical research to support the Maternal-Fetal Medicine group at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, as well as the academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Scholarly activity is a core part of residency training, and this position will support student and resident research.To support research start-up costs, the incumbent will be provided with research start-up funding, provided in partnership between the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI). This funding will be available to support the launch of a sustainable research program focused on Maternal Fetal Medicine.About WCHRIThe Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) supports researchers within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and Alberta Health Services. With a focus on advancing women's, children's, and perinatal health, WCHRI provides extensive resources for faculty conducting research in these areas. As a member of WCHRI, the successful candidate will have access to funding opportunities, biostatistical expertise, qualitative design support, knowledge translation resources, and clinical trials services. WCHRI also invests in research development by supporting trainees through scholarships, fellowships, and travel grants for presenting research outcomes.Responsibilities:
The candidate selected for this position will be referred to the AMHSP Arrangement Management Committee to finalize their yearly individual service agreement, which the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and Alberta Health Services jointly approve.
Education and Mentorship: Teach and mentor learners at all levels of clinical and academic settings.
Research Contribution: Conduct impactful research in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatal Health and engage with the Women's and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI)
Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must have completed accredited Maternal Fetal Medicine training
Candidates for this position must have completed a PhD (completion of a Master's in Research may be considered)
Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and a Maternal-Fetal Medicine subspecialist. The position will allow up to 0.5 FTE for research; the remaining FTE will be clinical services with AHS.
Preference will be given to physicians with previous experience as a clinician scientist or clinician researcher
Application InstructionsInterested candidates are asked to submit a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, fellowship training, research experience, and the names and contact information for three referees.Click "Apply Now" to submit your letter of intent and curriculum vitae.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). Further details about this innovative funding plan are available on request.The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenure-track appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.About Us:The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .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.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.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 de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.About the Team: The is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
