The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Description
Area: Clinical & Research, Oncology
Duration: 1-2 years
Start Date: Negotiable
Salary: $70,000 to 80,000 per annum plus Plan C Benefits
The Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Calgary is seeking applications for a combined Medical Oncology & Research Fellow, based at the University of Calgary and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre/Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
Job Description:
The Oncology Outcomes (O2) and Precision Oncology and Experimental Therapeutics (POET) programs are recruiting one full-time medical oncology clinical and research fellow, under the supervision of Dr. Winson Cheung and Dr. Steven Yip at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre/Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Construction of our new Calgary Cancer Centre is currently underway with a vision to become the largest Canadian cancer centre of excellence by 2024. The O2 and POET programs are world renowned for their work in real world outcomes cancer research and precision oncology research.
The funded fellowship position may be 1-2 years with a clinical focus in genitourinary cancers and research focus on undertaking real world evidence projects utilising the wealth of databases housed at the centre. There will also be the opportunity to be exposed to trial protocol development and possible involvement in late phase clinical trials.
Our fellows are selected by a competitive process. A review committee (Dr. Yip, Dr. Karim, Dr. Alimohamed, Dr. Ruether, Dr. Heng, and Dr. Lee-Ying) selects the fellows for both clinical and research positions (https://departmentofoncology.com/educationtraining/fellowship/). International applicants are welcome.
Qualifications:
¿ In addition to a recognized medical degree and a valid Alberta medical practice permit, the ideal candidate has completed clinical training in medical oncology (preferable within 5 years) and has clear research aims that they want to further develop with the resources available in Calgary. This scholarship aims to foster critical thinkers within medical oncology that can be future national leaders in the field.
Application Details:
If contact details are needed, please reach out to Michelle Dean on behalf of Drs. Cheung and Yip, [email protected]
Submission Requirements (please submit as one .pdf document via the "apply here" below):
1. Letter of Intent, including:
- Personal goals, and reasons for the fellowship including objectives and special interests.
2. An up-to-date CV including:
- Academic, teaching, research activities, and publications
3. List of 2 References (Name, email, and the nature of contact)
* Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
