The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, in partnership with Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level for a clinician-scientist.

Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of Canada’s premier academic medical institutions and is recognized among the world’s top 100 medical schools. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.  

The Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine is one of the largest Gastroenterology and Hepatology centers in Canada. Its leading-edge research program is supported by more than $3 M annual research funding highlighted by the Centre of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Immunity Research (CEGIIR) and the GILDR clinical trials unit. The Division offers state of the art specialized multidisciplinary programs for patient care in fields such as chronic liver disease, liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, enteral and parenteral nutrition services as well as gastrointestinal motility testing services. The Division’s large education portfolio includes all levels of medical education as well as learning programs for allied health professions.

Key accountabilities of the Academic position in Gastroenterology will include research, education, clinical innovation and administration. The position will involve at least 50% in research, 10% of protected time for education with the remainder spent on clinical work and administration which will significantly enhance the clinical services and academic productivity in our division. 

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.  

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a medical doctor (MD) or equivalent with certification in Gastroenterology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). The qualified individual will require a PhD in research and extensive experience in laboratory research. The candidate will be expected to establish a translational research program focused on understanding the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with the goal of discovering novel biomarkers, drug targets or prevention strategies. The candidate must also have clinical expertise and have completed an advanced fellowship in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. The position will involve a significant, contractually specified portion protected time for research, with the remainder spent on clinical work, teaching and administration. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their research experience, education, and clinical qualifications, along with three letters of reference.

Applications will begin being reviewed on May 8, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter).

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.