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The Department of Pathology at Dalhousie University in Halifax seeks to recruit two Neuropathologists for the Division of Anatomical Pathology.
The QEII HSC, part of the Central Zone of the Nova Scotia Health, is a large tertiary health care institution affiliated with Dalhousie University. It provides a broad range of medical care to patients in the Maritime Provinces and beyond. Yearly, the Division handles around 200 Neurosurgical pathology cases, 25 Muscle and Nerve biopsies, and 200 Autopsy brains.
These positions are for Neuropathologists with subspecialty expertise in the following areas: CNS tumors, Degenerative brain disease, and Neuromuscular disease. The candidate would be expected to participate in medical student education, resident training for DPM, DCP, Neurology and Neurosurgery residents, CNS frozen section duty, evening and weekend call.
The successful applicants will work in close collaboration with 28 staff in the Division of Anatomical Pathology at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII HSC), 10 staff in the Division of Neurosurgery, and 17 staff in the Division of Neurology.
The position involves clinical service, as well as a commitment to medical education and research. The successful candidate will be eligible for a faculty position at Dalhousie University commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
Expertise and/or training in Molecular Pathology or General Autopsy Pathology is considered highly desirable. Certification in Neuropathology is a requirement.
Application Instructions:
Interested persons should submit an application, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references by January 15, 2025 to:
Dr Martin Bullock, Division Head, Anatomical Pathology
c/o Meghan Silliker
Department of Pathology, QEII Health Sciences Centre,
Rm. 744, Mackenzie Bldg., 5788 University Ave.,
Halifax, N.S., B3H 1V8, Canada.
Email: meghan.silliker@nshealth.ca
Estimated Start Dates:
Position 1: July 1, 2025
Position 2: July 1, 2027
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an institution committed to Employment Equity.
We commit to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
About Halifax:
Halifax is a growing, dynamic port city of nearly 500,000, with excellent schools, vibrant entertainment and restaurant scenes, and easy access to beaches, lakes and outdoor sporting activities. There are good airline connections to the US, Europe and elsewhere in Canada.
