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Diagnostic Neuroradiologist Department of Diagnostic Radiology Queen’s Health Sciences, Queen’s University Permanent Full-Time Academic Position WHO SHOULD APPLY?  The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen's University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking a full-time Academic Radiologist with MD or equivalent designation and Fellowship training in Neuroradiology. The preferred candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and scholarly research or will have an excellent track record of high quality research output that demonstrates potential for independent research. Interest in Endovascular Interventional Procedures are also considered an asset. Interventional Neuroradiology, Advanced Brain Tumour Imaging with MR Perfusion and Spectroscopy, and Epilepsy, and Head & Neck imaging are specific targeted growth areas within the institution. With the new 3T MRI, interest in functional MRI applications would be of value. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. With the academic component of this position, there is an expectation of participation in undergraduate medical education, residency training, and research. The successful candidate will also participate in the supervision of the Neuroradiology fellow. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions. Clinical responsibilities would include Lumbar punctures and Spinal Procedures, Carotid and Transcranial Dopplers, Neck U/S, CT, and MRI Reporting, including Acute Stroke CT interpretation. Advanced MRI services provide at KHSC includes MR Perfusion, MR Spectroscopy and MR CINE imaging. There is a small yet significant Head and Neck Cancer Service. The Neuroradiology Section provides Diagnostic Pediatric Neuroradiology service as well. There is a strong collaboration with specialists through Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropathology, Ophthalmology, Neuro Genetics, Neuro Science, Brain Tumour Multidisciplinary, and Head & Neck Multidisciplinary Rounds. Participation in the Neuroradiology On-call schedule will be required. KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE OVERVIEW The Academic Radiologist will join 30 radiologists in the Department, who provide clinical service to a population of approximately 600,000 in Southeastern Ontario in two teaching hospitals, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care. There are a total of 3 CT scanners at both hospital sites, including a recently installed DE Canon Aquilion ONE CT with full Cardiac imaging capabilities. There is a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner and a recently installed state-of-the-art Siemens 3T VIDA MRI scanner. A breast MRI is soon to be installed. A PET-CT program will begin as of March 2025. There are two additional 1.5T Phillips MRI scanners in a community MRI practice. The Neuroradiology section also provide diagnostic neuroradiology service to Kingston MRI Inc., where there are two 1.5T Philips MRI scanners, responsible for a large volume of out-patient neuroimaging. QUEEN’S HEALTH SCIENCES OVERVIEW Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University strives to develop an inclusive ecosystem that attracts the best talent from diverse fields, including cardiovascular disease, medicine and surgery, nursing, and healthcare economics. This ecosystem will promote excellence in patient care and will drive high impact clinical science and education research. Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attracts outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment (www.queensu.ca). Members of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS  Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent). Candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Preference will be given to those who either hold or are eligible for certification in Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Applicants must also possess expertise, training, and experience in Musculoskeletal Radiology. Members of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits plan. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses, and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended May 1, 2022. However, they remain in effect for students, staff, and faculty in workplaces, including hospitals, where patient care is provided and/or where the work duties or educational requirements of the position involve or support patient care. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:

• a cover letter, summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position. The cover letter should also indicate whether or not you have a valid legal status in Canada.
• a Curriculum Vitae; and,
• the names and full contact information of three

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Endovascular Neurosurgeon - Interventional Neuroradiologist The Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority is actively recruiting a neurosurgeon or radiologist with fellowship training and/or experience in cerebrovascular surgery, endovascular surgery or interventional neuroradiology. The position is based at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. There are three Cerebrovascular/Endovascular Neurosurgeons providing provincial comprehensive cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery care to a population of over 1.2 million people. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the neuroradiology and neurology members of the Saskatoon Stroke Program. The individual will be required to provide excellence in patient care, teaching, and research.  Significant clinical or translational research interests are required and supported. The anticipated start date for the position is on or after April 1, 2025. More information available

Chief, Diagnostic Imaging Applications are invited for the positon of Chief, Diagnostic Imaging Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), is seeking an outstanding individual with proven administrative and clinical experience, strong leadership skills, ability to build strong relationships across HHS, with system partners and lead transformations in care delivery. The Chief champions the progressive development of an inter-professional approach to patient and family-centred care, and is a strong team player, valuing the diversity of perspectives and formative experiences.  The Chief creates an environment that promotes the commitment to continuous improvement of patient care, patient experience, patient safety and patient outcomes.  The Chief will have a heightened focus on building quality, including strengthening resiliency to empower and support staff well-being and fostering improvement opportunities that address the optimal utilization of human resource and services. The Chief will value and invest in strong and comprehensive working relationships with their fellow medical leaders and administrative leaders which will enable a shared commitment to enhanced patient centred communication and shared care. Through partnerships internal and external to the Hospital, the Chief works to support and enhance education, teaching and research throughout the organization. The Chief will work closely with the Chair of Academic Department of Medical Imagining at McMaster University to promote a clinical/academic collaboration. The anticipated time commitment is 2-3 days per week and will be discussed further with interested candidates (FTE equivalent to be determined upon further discussion with interested candidates). More details available

BODY IMAGING RADIOLOGIST – HAMILTON JURAVINSKI SITE Hamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven hospitals and a cancer centre, serving more than 2.3 million residents of Hamilton, central south and central west Ontario.  The Diagnostic Imaging department at HHS provides comprehensive care for the region, with subspecialty imaging expertise. With pioneering education advances and excellence in world-class research, McMaster University has consistently placed among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine.  The Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is world renowned for its innovative method of small group, problem-based education, and a focus on self-directed, life-long learning. The Department of Medical Imaging provides rewarding opportunities for faculty who are interested in education, clinical excellence, research, and multi-disciplinary team projects. 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 employer 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”. Read more