Assistant, Associate, or Professor - Geographic Full-Time Contingent Position

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Winnipeg seeks a clinician-scientist for the Chair in Women’s Clinical Heart Health Research. The position requires an MD or MD/PhD with a focus on cardiovascular research, at least 50% of time dedicated to research, and teaching responsibilities. Applications close on March 1, 2026, or until filled.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate publications in high-impact journals.
• Expected to foster training of clinicians and scientists.
• Certification in Adult Cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in Women’s Heart Health.
• Promote research interactions within and outside the department.
• Devote minimum of 50% time to research.

Skills

Strong track record in cardiovascular research

Teaching experience

Mentoring trainees

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Specialty in Adult Cardiology

Job description

Overview

Heart & Stroke, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, and Research Manitoba Chair in Women’s Clinical Heart Health Research. The Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba and the St. Boniface Hospital are seeking a clinician-scientist (MD or MD/PhD) to fill the above Chair. The Chair is designed to provide salary and/or operating funds to pursue independent research in Women’s Heart Health, a priority of the Department of Internal Medicine and the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital. Major areas of research include: population health, outcomes research and health policy; translational research and identifying novel diagnostics or therapeutic targets; and fundamental studies in basic cardiovascular biology in health and disease including bioinformatic approaches.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates and is contingent at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a term of five years. Cross appointment to a basic science and/or clinical science department is possible, and some restricted clinical activity to ensure a clinical profile is desirable, but a minimum of 50% time devoted to research will be expected.

Position

Assistant, Associate, or Professor – Geographic Full-Time Contingent Position. Position # 36513. PMAO# 3657.

Responsibilities and scope

Candidates must have a strong track record in cardiovascular research related to Women’s Heart Health appropriate to their career stage, as reflected by publications in high-impact journals and peer-reviewed salary or operating funding from national granting agencies. They must have teaching experience and a strong record of mentoring trainees. They are expected to foster the training of clinicians and scientists and to promote and strengthen research interactions with other clinical and basic researchers within and outside the Department of Medicine. This is a contingent position with a minimum of 50% time devoted to research; cross-appointment and some clinical activity may be possible to maintain a clinical profile.

Qualifications

A successful MD or MD/PhD applicant must have specialty qualifications in Adult Cardiology in the country of current practice and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Certification in Adult Cardiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred. The City of Winnipeg and Manitoba context are described for background; additional clinical and research sectors include interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac CT/MRI, nuclear cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, palliative care, and heart failure and transplantation.

Application materials and process

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants should include the following materials in their submission:

1. Cover letter outlining suitability for the role and alignment with the position’s objectives.
2. Curriculum vitae (including examples of significant research contributions).
3. Research plan (3-page maximum) outlining an independent, innovative program and its potential to attract funding and contribute to student training.
4. Teaching statement (1 page) documenting experience in training and mentoring diverse students and teaching philosophy.
5. Personal statement including positionality and demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and social justice in teaching, research and service.
6. Names and contact information of three referees; referees will be contacted only after written permission from the candidate.

All materials should be sent to the Search Committee, Heart & Stroke, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, and Research Manitoba Chair in Women’s Clinical Heart Health Research, Department of Internal Medicine, GC425, Health Sciences Centre, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3A 1R9. Email: intmedrecruitment atumanitoba.ca.

EEO and inclusion

The University of Manitoba and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are committed to equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities for systemically marginalized groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195.

The University acknowledges the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion, including Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, disabled persons and other groups. An inclusive and diverse community is essential to excellence and we take measures including implicit bias training for hiring panels and consideration of career interruptions during evaluation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify aspects of their identity that position them to bring under-represented viewpoints to the role.

Privacy and contact

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with privacy laws. Curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Closing date: March 1, 2026 or open until filled.