Description
Area: Pediatric Behavioural Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (BNNP) research fellowship
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: Interested individuals can apply at any time. Start dates are flexible starting after May 2026.
Salary: $90,000 CAD per annum
The Department of Pediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Clinical Research Fellowship .
Job Description:
Fellowships will have 70% dedicated research time with clinical training complimentary to the fellow¿s research goals and tailored to the interests of the fellow for no more than 30% FTE.
Required Academic Activities include:
- Participation in OCEC's transdisciplinary training activities, including courses, workshops, and professional development opportunities. Fellows are also expected to participate in and present at the OCEC Scholar Research Symposium, along with other relevant Child Health and Wellness research symposia, retreats, and educational activities organized by OCEC.
- Preparation of research proposal, application for suitable funding, application for research ethics, and initiation a research project as applicable.
- Research knowledge translation and communication: academic manuscripts, academic presentation, and community presentations as applicable.
- Completing reporting for projects, progress updates, and awards as needed.
Qualifications:
Qualifications include an MD or equivalent, certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Developmental Pediatrics, or equivalent certification from another professional association, and the completion of a related fellowship.
Candidates must be eligible for an Independent Practice Permit from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and for medical staff privileges from Alberta Health Services.
They must read, write, and speak English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Application Details:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Kara Murias by email at: kara.murias@albertahealthservices.ca.
Applicants will be asked to provide a letter of interest indicating the area or topic of research interest; CV with training, previous work experience, awards, and previous research productivity; and 2 letters of reference. One reference should focus on the applicant's skills and aptitude for a research career and the second reference should be a clinical reference for practice in their trained specialty.
Pediatric BNNP is intrinsically transdisciplinary, cutting across neurology, neurodevelopment, mental health, and the allied healthcare professions that support patients. Patients represent a population affected by both visible and invisible disabilities, and often have an intersection of EDI considerations. As such, the program is dedicated to principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity and in creating a safe and supportive environment for all team members and research participants.
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
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.
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 the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
