Academic Cardiologist with Expertise in Cardiac Imaging & Artificial Intelligence

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University invites applications for an Academic Cardiologist with expertise in multimodality cardiac imaging (cardiac CT and echocardiography) and artificial intelligence applied to cardiovascular imaging, to join the Department of Medicine in collaboration with St. Joseph’s Healthcare.

The successful candidate will dedicate about 40% of their time to research, leading the development, validation, and implementation of AI algorithms for cardiovascular imaging, publishing in

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent; eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Subspecialty fellowship in Cardiovascular CT with focus on imaging and TAVR planning.
• Independent track record in clinical AI and software development for cardiovascular imaging.
• Ability to supervise fellows and collaborate across education programs.

Responsibilities

• Clinical reporting of cardiac CT studies and echocardiography; on‑call coverage.
• Academic duties: supervise trainees, contribute to education and curriculum delivery.
• Lead research programs in AI for cardiovascular imaging and collaboration with McMaster AI ecosystem.

Skills

AI in imaging

Software development

Research leadership

Academic mentorship

Education

MD or equivalent

Cardiovascular CT fellowship

RCPSC certification/licensure (Ontario)

Tools

Cardiac CT

Echocardiography

Deep learning

Statistical shape modelling

Computational hemodynamics

Job description

Academic Cardiologist with Expertise in Cardiac Imaging & Artificial Intelligence

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

St. Joseph's Hospital

Full-Time

Academic Cardiologist with Expertise in Cardiac Imaging & Artificial Intelligence

Department of Medicine, McMaster University

Position Description

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare invite applications for an Academic Cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in multimodality cardiac imaging (cardiovascular CT and echocardiography) and an established record of accomplishment in artificial intelligence applied to cardiovascular imaging.

The successful candidate is expected to focus approximately 40% of their time on research developing, validating, and implementing AI algorithms and software for cardiovascular imaging. The candidate will have experience or formal training in AI and software development sufficient to lead an independent research program in this area.A key focus will be to develop and validate software tools (deep learning, statistical shape modelling, computational hemodynamics) for coronary CTA interpretation and TAVR CT procedural risk stratification. The candidate is expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at major scientific meetings, pursue external grant funding, and engage McMaster’s AI / data-science ecosystem.

Educational Responsibilities

The candidate will supervise cardiology fellows and residents and provide clinical and research mentorship in cardiac CT and clinical AI/computational research methods. The candidate is expected to collaborate with the McMaster Biodesign group in education of students and supervision of student projects. The candidate will contribute to divisional academic half-day, structural-imaging rounds, and curriculum delivery for the Cardiovascular CT related fellowship programs.

Clinical Responsibilities

The candidate’s clinical time will be spent on cardiac CT, general cardiology outpatient and inpatient cardiology service, and echocardiography.The candidate will be responsible for Independently reporting cardiovascular CT studies, transthoracic echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms. The candidate will participate in the on-call rotation to provide general cardiology coverage across outpatient clinics, CCU, and inpatient consult service .

Required Qualifications

MD or equivalent. Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario. Subspecialty fellowship training in Cardiovascular CT with focus on coronary imaging and TAVR planning studies.Demonstrated independent track record in clinical AI and software development for cardiovascular imaging or intervention, evidenced by deployed applications, patents, or peer-reviewed publications.

This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable). Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Cardiology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division.

Sara Sellers
Academic and Administrative Manager

Expressions of interest should include:

An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.

A written description of training and research experience (two-page maximum) . Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.

A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion, or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based, or other professional settings (two-page maximum).

The names and addresses of three professional referees, including one current or recent supervisor.

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

All qualified applicants are encouraged apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

"Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada" or
"No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada"

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for Clinical Faculty is derived from multiple sources and varies based on clinical activity, speciality, and practice arrangements. Compensation may include a combination of university-based salary, stipends, hospital or partner organization funding, and earnings through clinical practice plans.

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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