Academic Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgeon
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- Neurosurgery
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- MED00048E Requisition #
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- Aug 01, 2025 Post Date
Description:
The Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta), is accepting applications for the position of an Academic Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgeon.
The Neurosurgery Division at the University of Alberta is committed to the improvement of health through excellence in patient care, leadership in education and research, and in preventative initiatives directed at the promotion of neurological well-being. The Division of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for a wide geographic area serving a population of well over two million people. Within the division, every neurosurgical subspecialty is represented with growing volumes across the disciplines. The University of Alberta Hospital is a state-of-the-art neurosurgical center with 2-3 neurosurgical operating rooms daily, an integrated pediatric hospital and operating room, intraoperative MRI, neurosurgery led gamma knife facility and a soon to open Brain center housing an advanced neurologic intensive care and observation unit. In addition, the hospital is the comprehensive stroke center for the northern half of the province, with two dedicated biplane angiography suites and a centralized stroke program. Our spine and peripheral nerve programs are active at additional surgical sites in the Capital region, including the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Leduc hospital and at chartered surgical facilities. The University of Alberta is a leading medical research institute with numerous opportunities for collaborative investigation. Edmonton is a young and vibrant city, with attractive and affordable housing opportunities adjacent to the hospitals. Boasting an extensive trail network in the river valley, a world class arts and culture scene, a burgeoning restaurant scene and a downtown sports and entertainment district, Edmonton is an ideal city for work and play.
The Division is recruiting an Academic Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgeon at to start in July 2026 (start date flexible). The position includes an 65% commitment to clinical practice including participation in a general neurosurgery on call program, which includes a commitment to non-classroom teaching (20%). The position also entails a teaching classroom commitment of 10%, a 20% commitment to research and a 5% commitment to administration.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent, with completed training in Neurosurgery, and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. The successful candidate must have obtained the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellowship in Neurosurgery, with advanced experience in open cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Masters’ Degree with a recognized fellowship in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery required. Research background and proposed scope of investigation will be considered.
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (dependent on current rank) and includes a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary through the Neurosurgery Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should arrange to have a current curriculum vitae, a statement of practice and research interest, a summary of operative experience over the preceding two years and the names of three references forwarded to:
Dr. Vivek Mehta Dr. Cian O’Kelly
Division Director, Neurosurgery Site Lead, University of Alberta Hospital
2C3.52 WMC; 8440 – 112 Street 2D WMC; 8440-112 Street
Edmonton AB T6G 2B7 Edmonton AB T6G 2B7
Email: vivek.mehta@ahs.ca and cokelly@ualberta.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.