Position: Metabolic Geneticist
Division: Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Paediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recruiting a 1.0 FTE permanent faculty position for a Metabolic Geneticist/Metabolic Physician in the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics. The Hospital for Sick Children is an academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children; affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education and innovative research. Independent and collaborative clinical and basic research is performed by Division members. The Division hosts both residency and fellowship training programs (in Clinical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics) which are fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists. The Hospital for Sick Children has a full service biochemical diagnostic laboratory hosted within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The position is for an academic clinician and includes outpatient responsibilities with an equitable share of inpatient coverage for the consultation team. The Division and the University of Toronto co-sponsor a M.Sc. Program for Genetic Counselling.

All candidates must be able to function proficiency in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The candidate should have experience in metabolic medicine as demonstrated by completion of subspecialty or experience in the management of metabolic patients.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto and have a good academic track record. Rank and salary ($215,576-$265,377) per annum and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefit package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Roberto Mendoza, Head, Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1X8. E-mail: roberto.mendoza@sickkids.ca. This posting will remain open until filled.

Visit our Web sites at www.sickkids.ca/paediatrics or http://www.paeds.utoronto.ca/ for additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics.

SickKids 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 applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted.

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Meagan Cameira, Executive Assistant to the Chair at anna.capizzano@sickkids.ca or 416.613.6122.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those applicants selected for the interview will be contacted.