Description
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for a Contingent Term appointment at the Assistant Professor level. This position will be under the Academic Medicine & Health Services Program (AMHSP), with a specialization in Stroke Neurology and a dedicated focus on stroke-oncology research and clinical care. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Division of Neurology.
The Department is seeking to recruit an academic clinician specializing in the intersection of stroke and cancer, including cancer-associated stroke, mechanisms of hypercoagulability, and translational and clinical research aimed at improving diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer-related stroke. This position will leverage an existing track record in stroke-oncology research to develop and lead a high-impact, internationally competitive research program that strengthens Calgary's growing leadership in stroke-oncology and supports clinical services for patients with complex cerebrovascular disease.
Required qualifications include MD (or equivalent) and specialist certification in Neurology, with completion of a Stroke Neurology fellowship by the time of appointment, and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. Advanced research training, such as an MSc, MPH, PhD, or demonstrated methodological expertise, is required. Candidates must demonstrate a strong scholarly record, including at least 10 peer-reviewed publications with evidence of first- or senior-author papers related to stroke and oncology, as well as clear potential to establish an independent and sustainable research program in stroke-oncology. Evidence of collaboration, mentorship potential, and commitment to academic medicine is also required.
The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive stroke-oncology research program that advances mechanistic understanding, diagnostic precision, and clinical management of stroke in patients with cancer. Expected areas of research focus include cancer-associated stroke and mechanisms of hypercoagulability; epidemiology and population-based prevention strategies for stroke in cancer; translational research in stroke oncology incorporating genomics, proteomics, biomarkers, and molecular signatures; advanced neuroimaging, AI-enabled analysis, and large-data approaches; clinical trials, registries, and real-world pragmatic evaluation in stroke-oncology; development of prediction tools, diagnostic algorithms, and risk-stratification models; and collaborative research initiatives involving oncology, hematology, radiology, and palliative medicine.
The successful candidate is expected to build upon a strong existing academic foundation in cancer and stroke to establish a Calgary-based program of national and international distinction.
The candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate medical education, clerkship and postgraduate neurology training, and the mentorship of neurology residents, stroke fellows, oncology trainees, and graduate students. Additional educational responsibilities include participation in Neuroscience Grand Rounds, stroke rounds, and Continuing Medical Education activities.
Approximately 60-70% of effort will be protected for research within the AMHSP structure, with the remaining approximately 25% allocated to clinical and educational activities.
Salary support will be through an Academic Medicine Health Services Plan (AMHSP) supported by Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, and the Cumming School of Medicine.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the `Apply Now' link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae
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Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
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The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.
For more information please contact: Dr. Nathalie Jette at [email protected].
Application deadline: July 10, 2026
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p 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 Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine, click here.
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.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
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 a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
