The Department of Medicine (http://www.departmentofmedicine.com) in partnership with the O’Brien Institute for Public Health and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca) invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track position, at the Assistant Professor level with research focus on improving access, health care and outcomes for socially vulnerable populations with Diabetes and metabolic diseases.

The successful candidate will be involved in research activities and would participate in teaching at the University of Calgary in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical and academic programs. The position will have 75% protected time for research.

Duties will include providing clinical care at the inpatient and outpatient Endocrinology Service.

Qualifications required include a MD, certification in Internal Medicine, eligibility for regular or special licensure in the Province of Alberta, sub-specialty certification in Endocrinology and well documented interest in the area of improving access, health care and outcomes for socially vulnerable populations with Diabetes and metabolic diseases. The candidate is expected to adhere to the Alberta Health Services Bylaws and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Code of Conduct.

The candidate must show evidence of a proven record of excellence in research as demonstrated by scholarly publications and the ability to compete successfully for funding. At the assistant professor level, this will entail the publication of at least 30 peer reviewed papers, with the majority as 1st or senior author.

The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

Must read, write, and speak English.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Members of the Department of Medicine enjoy an attractive remuneration and benefits package through the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Academic Medicine and Health Services Program.

Dr. Ralf Paschke, MD, PhD

Professor and Head Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Zone Head Endocrinology Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

1403 29 Street NW

Calgary, AB T2N 2T9

Phone: 403-944-2276

Fax: 403-944-1095

Email: tpham@ucalgary.ca