Date Posted: 02/27/2023
Closing Date: 04/03/2023, 11:59PM EDT, Opened Until Filled
Req ID: 29665
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Lab. Medicine & Pathobiology
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a world-renowned paediatric academic health science centre, and the University of Toronto’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, are seeking two full-time Paediatric Pathologists to join the Division of Pathology, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine. The successful applicants must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor at the University of Toronto. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2023.

We are seeking two physicians who will foster excellence in paediatric pathology practice, teaching and research at the hospital. The qualified applicants shall hold a relevant Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario. Duties include the delivery of paediatric pathology services in association with other paediatric pathologists in the Division, as it is practiced in Canada, and participating in common divisional functions such as on-call coverage. Subspecialty interest/expertise in one or more of neuropathology, molecular pathology and renal pathology is desired but not an absolute requirement. Excellent opportunities for both independent and collaborative research exist and will be strongly encouraged, and a track record of grant-driven research is an advantage. A fully accredited residency program is in place and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students is expected.

The successful candidates should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation will be in accordance with the uniform level of compensation in the Province of Ontario (currently $374,000), where the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has implemented a total compensation package that will equalize the successful candidates' compensation with that of other Laboratory Physicians in the Province of Ontario.

The Division of Pathology at SickKids has 11 pathologists responsible for providing a comprehensive range of paediatric pathology services, teaching and research. In addition to its active surgical pathology and autopsy services, the Division has specialized facilities and access to state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technologies to conduct advanced diagnostics, including rare and complex conditions. The Division enjoys close and dynamic interactions with the other Divisions within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (Clinical Biochemistry, Hematopathology, Microbiology and Genome Diagnostics), numerous clinical programs and services, and the SickKids Research Institute in advancing the Hospital’s integrated mission of health care, teaching and research for the benefit of children and their families.

Applications will be accepted until April 3, 2023, or until the position is filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Gino R. Somers, MBBS, BMedSci, PhD, FRCPA
Chief, Department of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine
The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8
gino.somers@sickkids.ca

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As one of the largest departments of its kind, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) has more than 400 faculty including basic scientists, pathologists, laboratory physicians and scientists. By combining research with clinical practice, we are uniquely positioned to translate new findings into reality. As a result, we are known as leaders in diagnosing and treating patients and populations, making an impact locally, nationally and internationally. For more information about the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto please visit our website at www.lmp.utoronto.ca

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead an partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of extraordinary people who to come work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.