Academic Position for Translational Scientist, Division of Gastroenterology

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept
Hours per week -
Posted date October 25, 2024
Closing date January 16, 2025
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Location: This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at the Zeidlor Ledcor Centre.
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for a translational scientist to be based at the Centre of Excellence for Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Immunity Research (CEGIIR) at the University of Alberta. 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 Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine is one of the largest Gastroenterology and Hepatology centers in Canada with 27 academic physicians and 2 tenured non-clinical faculty members. Its leading-edge research program is supported by more than $3 M annual research funding, its Centre of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Immunity Research, with 45 research trainees. The Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta Hospital is a major clinical referral centre for Northern and Central Alberta and its adjoining Provinces and Territories. State-of-the-art clinical care is delivered through a modern therapeutic endoscopy facility, a large subspecialty in-patient unit and a modern ambulatory care centre. Specialized multidisciplinary programs for patients with chronic liver disease, liver transplantation and inflammatory bowel disease provide comprehensive ongoing care, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, enteral and parenteral nutrition services as well as gastrointestinal motility testing services are provided by division members. The Division’s large education portfolio includes all levels of medical education as well as learning programs for allied health professions.
The Division of Gastroenterology currently has 54 MD members and is one of the largest gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, motility and nutrition centers in Canada. It manages leading-edge clinical, basic and translational research programs involving 45 graduate and undergraduate students; over 3 million dollars in basic and clinical research funding annually and has developed the Centres of Excellence for Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Immunity Research (CEGIIR) for basic research and a very busy Clinical and Translational Research Unit. As a major tertiary academic referral centre, the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta Hospital has a highly specialized consultation and advanced therapeutic endoscopy facility conducting some 25,000 endoscopies annually, two state-of-the-art in-patient units, a first of its kind in Canada outpatient research and consultation clinic (Zeidler Ledcor Centre) staffed with highly skilled gastroenterologists, hepatologists, specialized nurses and scientists.
The successful candidate will be a PhD with experience in translational research. The candidate must have experience in collaborating with clinicians.
Individuals interested in the education of trainees and a strong interest in research are encouraged to apply.
Key accountabilities of the Academic position in Gastroenterology will include but will not be limited to a record of grants and publications with an emphasis on the microbiome and its role in: host response to dietary fibres, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, mental health and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
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, current grants, publications and research interests along with three letters of reference.
For specific questions regarding this competition, please contact:
Clarence K.W. Wong, MD FRCPC CAGF AGAF FASGE
Professor and Director, Division of Gastroenterology
Section Head Gastroenterology, Edmonton Zone, Alberta Health Services
Zeidler Ledcor Centre
130 University Campus NW
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2X8
email: eagastro@ualberta.ca
Applications will begin being reviewed on November 7, 2024; however, the competition will remain open until January 16, 2025.
As the capital of Alberta, Edmonton is a vibrant, cosmopolitan center of over one million persons, featuring an abundance of community activities, services, attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, parks and river valley activities – a city that truly offers something for everyone; please visit www.edmonton.ca.
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.
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.
The University of Alberta is 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.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 16, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

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