The Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University invites applications for a Clinical Academic Neuro-Ophthalmologist and/or a Clinician Scientist. If the successful candidate is a clinician scientist their time will be heavily focused on research and scholarly activity with some clinical activity. If the successful candidate is a clinical academic Neuro-Ophthalmologist their time will be mostly focused on clinical activity with some protected time for research.
Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree with specialty training in ophthalmology +/- sub-specialty training in neuro-ophthalmology. If the applicant is applying as a clinician scientist, they will also hold a PhD and may or may not have subspecialty training in any subspecialty in ophthalmology. The successful incumbent will be expected to provide the breadth of care within their area of expertise in ophthalmology including medical, surgical and laser care as appropriate. Regardless of subspecialty, comprehensive ophthalmology call coverage is expected and shared amongst the surgical members of the Department in an equitable manner. It is expected candidates will exhibit a history of providing exemplary clinical service and a strong potential for innovative and scholarly research. Applicants must have evidence of advanced research training. Preference will be given to candidates who have an active research program and a successful track record of research publication. The successful candidate must also demonstrate strong potential for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate must also demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.