Fulltime Academic Malignant Hematologist, Specializing in Acute Leukemia and Myeloid Disorders – Hamilton ON

The Department of Oncology at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences are recruiting an Academic Hematologist specializing in malignant blood disorders with a primary focus in acute leukemia and myeloid disorders. Successful candidates will hold a full-time academic appointment in the Division of Malignant Hematology, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.

Among the top 40 universities in the world for health and medicine, McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning, and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. The Department of Oncology provides rewarding opportunities for innovation and excellence in clinical care, education and research.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is a large academic teaching hospital that serves the Hamilton-Niagara-Haldimand-Brant region. The Division of Malignant Hematology consists of 19 full-time hematologists located at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre who are engaged in clinical practice, education and research. The Division is responsible for treating malignant blood diseases and providing autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and CAR-T cell therapy to the central-west region of Ontario and beyond.

As an academic hematologist, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to clinical service, research and educational activities. They will have prior expertise and focus in the treatment of acute leukemia and myeloid disorders and also be knowledgeable in other areas of malignant hematology. Experience in cellular therapy and transplantation is an asset. Hematology staff see outpatients in the Juravinski Cancer Centre and rotate as ward attending on the inpatient service in the Juravinski Hospital, alongside nurse practitioners, hematology residents and fellows and other trainees. The attending rotation also includes general hematology consultations for the hospital.
The Juravinski Cancer Centre has a large Clinical Trials Department contributing to Phase 1 to 3 clinical trials through the Canadian Clinical Trials Group, the Ontario Clinical Oncology Group, industry-sponsored trials and investigator-initiated clinical trials. Multiple opportunities exist for clinical, health services and translational research. The academic Department of Oncology is closely aligned with the Escarpment Cancer Research Institute, working collaboratively to provide access to clinical, translational and health services researchers.

Candidates are expected to possess the following:

• Certificate of registration for a valid license to practice in the province of Ontario issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Certification, or eligible for certification, in Hematology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association, or equivalent

Additional fellowship training and advanced degrees are advantageous. Additional described interests in the areas of quality improvement, educational scholarship, research or administration will be favorably considered. Academic rank and appointment category will be commensurate with training and experience.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”.

For more information on the Department of Oncology, visit https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/oncology

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit:

• A covering letter of interest which includes:
  −a brief synoptic review of relevant CV items describing hematologic training and experience
  −a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings.
• A curriculum vitae
• Letters of reference are not required at the application stage. The Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

Applications will be accepted via email until December 16, 2024 and sent to the attention of Leanne Pittaway at lpittawa@hhsc.ca on behalf of:

Dr. Gwynivere Davies, MD MPH FRCPC
Head, Division of Malignant Hematology, Department of Oncology
McMaster University

Located at: Juravinski Cancer Centre
699 Concession Street
Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 5C2
Tel: 905.387.9711 Ext. 67679
Fax: 905 575 6340

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This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Incumbents will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.