Date Posted: 10/07/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2025, 11:59PM ET Open until Filled
Req ID: 45423
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Paediatrics
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for the Michael Bahen Chair in Epilepsy Research.
The Michael Bahen Chair in Epilepsy Research was established to support an outstanding academic individual with a demonstrated track record in research and clinical excellence within the field of epilepsy. This individual should have demonstrated success in epilepsy research, training and mentorship of epilepsy-focused trainees, and creative professional activity within epilepsy management with a particular focus on complex and/or inherited forms of epilepsy.
Candidates for the position will hold an MD and/or PhD, with a track record of research achievement and creative professional activity within the epilepsy field. Experience with practice-based research networks and use of electronic medical records are assets.
Applications and inquiries should be directed to Professor Meredith Irwin, Chair of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto at medical.affairs@sickkids.ca. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement outlining current and future research and clinical interests. Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who are potentially interested but would like further information can contact medical.affairs@sickkids.ca.
CAUTION:This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.
