Medical Retina Sub-Specialist

Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia Health Authority are seeking a qualified full-time ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in medical retina to practice in a challenging and rewarding community-based and academic environment.  Candidates for this position must have an MD and should have completed a minimum of 12 months of post-residency fellowship training in medical retina including active exposure and participation in clinical research. There is a possibility of limited OR time availability for general ophthalmology surgical cases with this position, to be discussed with the successful candidate.  The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills for both adult and pediatric cases, and demonstrate an ongoing interest in clinical research and teaching.  The successful applicant must be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and be eligible for a full medical license in the province of Nova Scotia and for attending privileges at the Nova Scotia Health Authority.  The successful candidate will join a community-based practice in Halifax with access to diagnostic/laser facilities at the hospital setting as necessary.  This will be a clinical continuing university appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. 

Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia, has excellent educational and recreational facilities.

Applications received before September 6, 2018 will be given full consideration. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for three references, two of whom must be academic, to:

[email protected]  

or:

Dr. Marcelo Nicolela, Chair, Search Committee

c/o Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Room 2035, 2 West Victoria Building
1276 South Park Street
Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.