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Academic Oncologist Gynecologic Malignancies - Department of Radiation Oncology Odette Cancer Centre - Regular Full-Time - 2024-10440

Toronto, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Full time
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is seeking a full-time innovative, academic leader in Radiation Oncology with experience in modern radiation oncology and gynecologic malignancy radiotherapy.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. The Odette Cancer Centre is the comprehensive cancer program of SHSC and houses one of North America’s most dynamic
radiation oncology programs. SHSC provides an exciting and dynamic research environment for radiation oncologists to work alongside a diverse team of health care professionals which include 30 radiation
oncologists. Over 7500 new radiation oncology patients are seen each year with over 11,000 treatments. The department is equipped with 13 linear accelerators, a gamma knife, MR-Brachytherapy suite, MR-Linac, Orthovoltage and 3 MR simulators. The centre offers advanced clinical and research programs in IMRT, IGRT, SRS and SBRT, and has a medical physics department comprising of over 40 staff. The academic radiation oncology cancer program at SHSC is one of North America’s largest. 

The candidate is expected to develop an active radiation oncology practice in treating gynecologic cancers as their dominant site of practice, with external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, and the second site of clinical practice will be based on need by the Chief of Department. The candidate will have radiation oncology training and appropriate additional fellowship training in gynecologic oncology and brachytherapy (ongoing or completed). It is expected that the candidate will lead and contribute to the development of new programs in MRI-guided brachytherapy. Dedicated training in lymphoma will also be an asset.

 

The successful candidate will have protected academic time and is expected to develop and conduct an active academic research program complementary to ongoing work in radiation biology, radiation physics, imaging or technology research, or clinical epidemiology. More specifically, the candidate is expected to be able to contribute to a research program in adaptive radiotherapy for Gynecologic cancers with both MR-Linac technology and CT-based linac technology. Should the candidate wish to pursue a clinician teacher role with a path towards an academic role in education, that would also be desirable. The candidate is also expected to participate fully in the teaching programs of the Department. 

The successful applicant must also be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario and an academic appointment in the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto. They should be eligible for appointment at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in either the Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Evaluative Clinical Sciences platforms as a clinician investigator.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada by priority. Sunnybrook is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. The primary language of work will be in English.

Compensation will depend on the amount of clinical work performed (estimated based on fee for service billing) and be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Health benefit options and plans are supplied per company policy. Please refer to SHSC-OCC-GYN when applying.

Applications will be accepted until Dec 31, 2024 or until the position is filled or recruitment closed. Please refer to SHSC-OCC-GYN when applying. To learn more about our strategic plan, please visit: https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=strategic-plan-2021- 25&rr=strategicplan. 

Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and an up-to-date curriculum vitae.


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