St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH), Department of Diagnostic Imaging, and McMaster University, Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), is seeking a full-time radiologist with accredited 12-month Fellowship Training in Neuroradiology to join the SJHH team of 25 Radiologists.
The preferred candidate will have sub-specialized training in Neuroradiology, including Head & Neck Imaging. The candidate should also have competency in other areas of general cross-sectional imaging. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. This includes participation in regularly scheduled multidisciplinary conferences. The successful candidate must have proven proficiency in the areas of MRI, CT, Ultrasound and General Radiography. Participation in weeknight and weekend general call is required.
This is a full-time faculty position at McMaster University, and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. Neuroradiology fellowship training is mandatory.
The successful candidate will promote clinical scholarship and demonstrate strong potential for teaching, mentorship, and scholarly research. Participation in teaching and supervision for our strong residency and subspecialty fellowship programs, as well as undergraduate programs is required.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare (SJHH) is a multi-site (3) acute-care, 740 bed teaching hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and an affiliated teaching hospital of McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences. It operates as the Regional Referral Centre for Head & Neck Surgery, Mental Health and Addictions, Thoracic Surgery, Respirology, Hemodialysis, Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Colorectal surgery, Urology and Bariatric Surgery. It has a large, comprehensive out-patient neuroradiology referral practice.
The SJHH Diagnostic Imaging Department has two 1.5T MRI scanners, one 3T MRI scanner and 3 multi-slice CT scanners. Research facilities at St. Joseph’s Healthcare include the Imaging Research Centre with a dedicated 3T research magnet and a new GE Discovery MI 5 ring PET/CT scanner.
Hamilton is a major academic and cultural hub lying between the shores of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. The ethnic diversity of the City is reflected in its neighborhoods, educational institutions, galleries, shops, & restaurants. Hamilton is home to many festivals, concerts, sporting events and its extensive trails and conservation areas provide opportunities for cycling and hiking. It is a family-oriented community with a reasonable cost of living.
With pioneering education advances and excellence in world-class research, McMaster University has consistently placed among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine. The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is world renowned for its innovative method of small group, problem-based education, and a focus on self-directed, life-long learning. The Department of Radiology provides rewarding opportunities for faculty who are interested in education, clinical excellence, research and multi-disciplinary team projects.
The successful candidate must adhere to the established Standards of Behavior for St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Qualified Applicants must either hold or be eligible for certification in diagnostic radiology for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, have undertaken fellowship training in neuroradiology and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for the position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the employer is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.”
