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Paediatric General & Thoracic Surgeon (Liver Transplant)
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, within the Department of Surgery, at The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) and the Liver Transplant Program at the University Health Network/Ajmera Transplant Centre, at the University of Toronto are inviting applications for a permanent full-time faculty position, for a liver transplant surgeon with a focus on pediatric liver transplantation and pediatric HPB surgery. The effective date of the appointment is flexible, tentatively aiming for Spring of 2025.

Additional Description
The successful candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required. Depending on qualifications, candidates will be eligible for appointment as a Surgeon-Scientist, or Surgeon-Investigator at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Required qualifications include a residency training in pediatric or general surgery with specialist certification in abdominal organ transplantation. The candidate must qualify for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold equivalent international certification, and for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Candidates must obtain an appropriate Visa, if applicable.

The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, at Sick Kids, is internationally recognized for its contributions to advancing clinical care in academic medicine. This is an exciting time for the Division and the Hospital under Division Head, Dr. Kasper Wang, who has reshaped the team in his vision since his arrival in December 2022. The successful candidates can anticipate protected time to pursue their academic goals. Applicants must have excellent clinical and surgical care skills for the vast and complex paediatric surgical disorders that present to Sick Kids. Advanced experience in pediatric liver transplantation and HPB surgery will be considered as an asset. Applicants must also be committed to being fully participating members of high functioning interdisciplinary teams.

The Liver Transplant program at the University Health Network (UHN) is one of the largest liver transplant programs in North America, internationally recognized for its innovation and excellence in living liver donation, transplant oncology, and organ resuscitation.

The candidate is expected to function as an important clinical and research member of the internationally renowned, multidisciplinary Pediatric Liver Transplant team. Additionally, the successful candidate will be part of the deceased donor liver transplant program at the University Health Network/Ajmera Transplant Centre.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage multidisciplinary, clinical, and basic science facilities that are available on the Hospital campus, including the 21-story Research Institute, and the University of Toronto¿s Department of Surgery.
Candidates must be able to function proficiently in English and hold an M.D. or equivalent degree. Demonstrated academic excellence in basic or clinical research in living liver donation or organ rehabilitation is of benefit.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, base remuneration will be in the range of $400,000 to $500,000 CAD per year for 35 hours of work per week plus on call responsibilities to which will be added an equal distribution of billing overages. Support for relocation expenses will be offered.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward a one-page statement of interest (which includes the names and contact information for 3 referees) and curriculum vitae, in PDF format, via email to:

Dr. Kasper Wang
Chair of the Search Committee
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5G 1X8
Email: gensurgfacultysearch@sickkids.ca

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When requested, Sick Kids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining Sick Kids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at Sick Kids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
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