Complex Spine Neurosurgeon

The successful candidate will be expected to hold a Clinical Academic Colleague appointment  in the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta. The position includes a 70% commitment to clinical practice including participation in a general neurosurgery, complex spine on-call program, and non-classroom clinical teaching. A 30% commitment to classroom teaching, research and administration is also required.  The spine program is a combined neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery program and participates in several registries and clinical trials. Involvement with a leadership role in the Royal Alexandra Spine Assessment clinic that investigates and conducts innovative ways to provide timely spine care is also required. Interest in clinical research in terms of the Canadian Spine Outcomes Research Network and clinical trial recruitment is required.  Interest in basic science research and quality improvement initiatives are also welcomed. 

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.  The candidate should have completed a fellowship in complex spine surgery. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Masters’ Degree or PhD designation.  This position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and includes a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary through the Alberta Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

APPLY ONLINE

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of clinical interest and anticipated non-clinical contributions, and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Vivek Mehta                                                                                                    

Division Director and Zone Clinical Section Chief, Neurosurgery                

Re: Spinal Neurosurgeon                                                                                    

2C3.83 WMC; 8440 – 112 Street                                                                       

Edmonton AB T6G 2B7                                                                                                                                                  

Email: vivek.mehta@ahs.ca                                                                               

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