Associate / Full Professor -Toby Hull Chair in Fibrillation Research

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Associate / Full Professor -Toby Hull Chair in Fibrillation Research

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: 10/01/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39471
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Division of Cardiology and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at University Health Network (UHN), a University of Toronto (U of T) teaching hospital, are seeking applicants for the Toby Hull Chair in Fibrillation Research. The successful candidate must hold, or be eligible for, a full-time clinical (MD) or status-only academic appointment within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, U of T, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following successful review. Position start date is January 1, 2025, or at a mutually agreed upon date.The Chair must have an established international record of accomplishment in basic, translational or outcome-based research in the area of atrial or ventricular fibrillation. The candidate will be expected to lead a research program in electrophysiology with a focus on fibrillation research. Ability to leverage large data sets for computational or artificial intelligence (AI) based research will be preferable. Preference will be given to applicants with a research focus aligned with priority areas of the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, such as AI, digital health, and atrial fibrillation. The Chair will expand on existing internal and external collaborations, support fellows in training, and academic research.We welcome applicants working in any research domain directly relevant to electrophysiology in the area of atrial or ventricular fibrillation. The successful candidate must have a strong research focus and hold either an MD or a PhD in a related discipline with significant expertise in cardiovascular research. Applicants who are practicing clinicians must hold or be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. The candidate’s excellence in scholarly achievement should be evidenced by international collaborations, obtainment of research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and success in mentoring trainees. A track record of excellence in collaborative science and leadership is essential.The value of this Chair will be approximately $120,000 Canadian per annum. Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2024, or until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, three letters of reference and curriculum vitae via e-mail to:Heather Ross, MDDivision Head, Cardiologyc/o Tiffany LaCAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:20:16 GMT

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