Neuromuscular Clinician Investigator

Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology
Location: Ottawa, ON
Expiry: June 30, 2026

Description

The Department of Medicine and the Division of Neurology at the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital is looking for a Neuromuscular Clinician-Investigator.

The Division of Neurology has over 40 Neurologists and is renowned for delivery of outstanding care and recognized internationally for its programs, including neuromuscular, multiple sclerosis, neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, headache, epilepsy and stroke. Members of the Division have a wide range of clinical and basic science research skills. Their work includes cutting edge clinical trials, translational research, and epidemiology. In addition to modern out-patient clinical units, the Division has a 20-bed inpatient general neurology unit, 24 bed stroke inpatient unit and consult services at both the Civic and General campuses of TOH.

The Ottawa Hospital is a 1150 bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec at four inpatient sites (Civic, General, Heart Institute, and the Rehabilitation Centre) and one ambulatory centre (Riverside). There are approximately 50,000 inpatient admissions, 160,000 emergency visits and over one million outpatient visits annually. Ground-breaking medical research is conducted through The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. We rank 5th in Canada for competitive, peer-reviewed grants from the prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Over 2,300 researchers are publishing more than 2,200 studies yearly, with hundreds being high-impact publications (top 10% or citations).

The Department of Medicine is a research-intensive Department. Members currently hold 25 University Research Chairs. The Department receives approximately $60 million per year in external research funding and members publish approximately 1200 peer-reviewed publications annually.

The Faculty of Medicine is a nationally recognized leader, ranked among Canada’s top-tier medical faculties. As the most research-intensive Faculty at the University of Ottawa, the Faculty of Medicine contributes significantly to the University being ranked 5th in the country for total research revenues (Research InfoSource), routinely 2nd or 3rd in Canada for research intensity in Medicine/Science grants (McLean’s), 4th in Canada for citations (2022 THE rankings) and 1st for overall growth in Tri‑council funding over the past two decades. The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English/French) university in the world and the Faculty of Medicine first and largest bilingual medical school in Canada. The Faculty of Medicine has a long history of conducting the highest quality basic and clinical research, in close partnership with five affiliated academic hospitals and six research institutes. The Web of Science recently published a list of the most highly cited researchers in the world, where seven out of eight researchers identified from the uOttawa are from the Faculty of Medicine.

Together, these remarkable achievements are a strong testament to the competitiveness and excellence of our Faculty that extend to all our educational programs.

The City of Ottawa provides a thriving multicultural and bilingual environment. Ottawa boasts numerous cultural activities as well as readily accessible sporting and natural resources, making it an ideal family and healthy living environment

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Head of the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at the Ottawa Hospital/University of Ottawa. The individual will be expected to participate in: 1) outpatient neuromuscular disorder clinics, 2) electrodiagnostic studies (Canadian EMG certified), 3) rotate on the neurology inpatient and neurology consultation services, 4) participate in neurology academic activities, 5) teach medical students, residents and fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings, 6) the neurology on-call rotation on a regular basis, 7) investigator-led and pharmaceutical clinical trials. Preference will be given to a candidate with an interest in acquired peripheral neuropathies.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a neurologist with a minimum of one year of fellowship training in neuromuscular disorders as well as evidence of a successful neuromuscular research program.

Applicants must possess significant neuromuscular-focused research experience with a demonstrated record of strong scientific achievement in their field. Evidence of excellence will include publications in leading, peer-reviewed journals, success in securing external funding (e.g., operating grants), presentations at major conferences and recognition through awards or distinctions. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop an independent and impactful research program within an equitable and inclusive environment. Additional contributions that enhance the visibility and advancement of the division are also highly valued.

The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; be a member of, or be eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association; have, or be eligible for, certification in neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario. The successful candidate will be eligible to hold an academic appointment at the rank of an Assistant Professor or higher at the University of Ottawa. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions and therefore in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French/English) candidate would be preferred.

Job Benefits

The income for this position is derived from a variety of sources including but not limited to clinical billings (fee-for-service), salary support (AFP) as well as honorariums/stipends. Health and welfare benefits including extended health, dental and disability insurance as well as life insurance are offered to full-time physicians.

Additional Information

The Department of Medicine is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

Please note Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.