Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgeon
About the role
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor (depending on current rank), which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta), is accepting applications for the position of an academic cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon.
The Neurosurgery Division at the University of Alberta is committed to the improvement of health through excellence in patient care, leadership in education and research, and in preventative initiatives directed at the promotion of neurological well-being. The Division of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for a wide geographic area serving a population of well over two million people. Within the division, every neurosurgical subspecialty is represented with growing volumes across the disciplines. The University of Alberta Hospital is a state-of-the-art neurosurgical center with 2-3 neurosurgical operating rooms daily, an integrated pediatric hospital and operating room, intraoperative MRI, neurosurgery led gamma knife facility and a soon to open brain center housing an advanced neurologic intensive care and observation unit. In addition, the hospital is the comprehensive stroke center for the northern half of the province, with two dedicated biplane angiography suites and a centralized stroke program. Our spine and peripheral nerve programs are active at additional surgical sites in the Capital region, including the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Leduc hospital and at chartered surgical facilities.
The University of Alberta is a leading medical research institute with numerous opportunities for collaborative investigation. Edmonton is a young and vibrant city, with attractive and affordable housing opportunities adjacent to the hospitals. Boasting an extensive trail network in the river valley, a world class arts and culture scene, a burgeoning restaurant scene and a downtown sports and entertainment district, Edmonton is an ideal city for work and recreation.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
The Division is recruiting an academic cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon at to start in July 2026 (start date flexible). The position involves a 65% commitment to clinical practice which includes participation in a general neurosurgery on call program as well as non-classroom teaching (20%). The position also entails a teaching classroom commitment of 10%, a 20% commitment to research and a 5% commitment to administration.
Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent, with completed training in Neurosurgery, and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. The successful candidate must have obtained the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellowship in Neurosurgery, with advanced experience in open cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. A Master’s Degree with a recognized fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery is considered an asset. Research background and proposed scope of investigation will be considered.
Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should click "Apply Now" to submit a current curriculum vitae, a statement of practice and research interest, a summary of operative experience over the preceding two years and the names of three references.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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.
L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."
Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgeon
About the role
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor (depending on current rank), which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta), is accepting applications for the position of an academic cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon.
The Neurosurgery Division at the University of Alberta is committed to the improvement of health through excellence in patient care, leadership in education and research, and in preventative initiatives directed at the promotion of neurological well-being. The Division of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for a wide geographic area serving a population of well over two million people. Within the division, every neurosurgical subspecialty is represented with growing volumes across the disciplines. The University of Alberta Hospital is a state-of-the-art neurosurgical center with 2-3 neurosurgical operating rooms daily, an integrated pediatric hospital and operating room, intraoperative MRI, neurosurgery led gamma knife facility and a soon to open brain center housing an advanced neurologic intensive care and observation unit. In addition, the hospital is the comprehensive stroke center for the northern half of the province, with two dedicated biplane angiography suites and a centralized stroke program. Our spine and peripheral nerve programs are active at additional surgical sites in the Capital region, including the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Leduc hospital and at chartered surgical facilities.
The University of Alberta is a leading medical research institute with numerous opportunities for collaborative investigation. Edmonton is a young and vibrant city, with attractive and affordable housing opportunities adjacent to the hospitals. Boasting an extensive trail network in the river valley, a world class arts and culture scene, a burgeoning restaurant scene and a downtown sports and entertainment district, Edmonton is an ideal city for work and recreation.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
The Division is recruiting an academic cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon at to start in July 2026 (start date flexible). The position involves a 65% commitment to clinical practice which includes participation in a general neurosurgery on call program as well as non-classroom teaching (20%). The position also entails a teaching classroom commitment of 10%, a 20% commitment to research and a 5% commitment to administration.
Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent, with completed training in Neurosurgery, and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. The successful candidate must have obtained the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellowship in Neurosurgery, with advanced experience in open cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. A Master’s Degree with a recognized fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery is considered an asset. Research background and proposed scope of investigation will be considered.
Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should click "Apply Now" to submit a current curriculum vitae, a statement of practice and research interest, a summary of operative experience over the preceding two years and the names of three references.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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.
L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."