Academic Malignant Hematologist, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology,

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network (Assistant Professor, Clinician Investigator)

The Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network (UHN) is seeking to recruit an energetic and innovative physician with expertise in malignant hematology; specifically with a keen interest and expertise the management of patients with Lymphoma, in autologous stem cell transplantation, and Cellular Therapy to work within the Malignant Hematology Program. The successful applicant will have an academic position description of Clinician Investigator.  The successful applicant must be eligible for a Full Time Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The anticipated start date is August 01, 2025, or shortly thereafter. 

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated passion for the medical care of cancer patients as well as a strong interest in teaching and/or quality improvement.  The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team in the management of patients with hematological  malignancies within a comprehensive cancer centre setting.  In addition, the candidate will be expected to engage in clinical, translational, or basic research. Other responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Princess Margaret is home to one of the largest Hematology Programs across North America. Comprised of about forty senior physicians, the Malignant Hematology Program is supported by outstanding institutional infrastructure including hematopathology, cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics programs led by a wide medical and allied health multidisciplinary team.  The program supports extensive clinical, translational, and basic research initiatives including a large clinical trials program. Additionally, the Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology supports a comprehensive training program attracting both national and international fellows.

Ranked in the top 10 on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for Oncology, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre includes the Princess Margaret Research Institute (formerly the Ontario Cancer Institute - OCI). This is a world-class basic and translational research institute with particular strengths in Genomics, Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, and Cell Therapeutics. The close association between clinicians and scientists provides the opportunity for collaborations on disease biology and the development of innovative and informative translational studies, allowing the applicant to achieve the goal of bench-to-bedside medicine. In addition, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre supports active and widely recognized clinical trials and drug development programs and maintains a state-of-the-art GMP cell processing facility. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is affiliated with the University of Toronto, which is world-recognized for programs in areas including Biochemistry, Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, Genomics, Proteomics, and Cell Processing, among others. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is also a teaching hospital, dedicated to educating the world’s future top cancer experts. Our role as an internationally respected teaching hospital keeps us and our students abreast of the latest medical developments and the most advanced technology. 

The successful candidate must be a Hematologist and be eligible for a full time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  It is expected that the candidate will be hired into the University of Toronto Clinician Investigator track.  For Clinician Investigators, scholarly excellence will be assessed by the presence of research grants, publications in leading journals, invited presentations at significant conferences, awards, accolades, and other related accomplishments.  The successful applicant must also hold a MD degree as well as specialist designation in Clinical Hematology or Medical Oncology, or equivalent. Each successful applicant must also have, or be eligible for both registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and FRCPC qualifications. Academic rank, salary and contractual arrangements will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.  A highly attractive remuneration package is available.

Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward your covering letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to:

Dr. Natasha Leighl - Chief, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology

c/o Michelle Williams, Business Manager

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network

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Applications will be accepted until position is filled

For more information on the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and our world-recognized programs, visit: www.theprincessmargaret.ca

For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website at:

http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.