Date Posted: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 07/20/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48594
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Paediatrics
Hospital Affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Effective immediately, a permanent full-time faculty position as a Clinician Scientist is available in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada. The new faculty member will also be appointed in the Research Institute at The Hospital for Sick Children. The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor.
SickKids is a world-renowned academic health science centre dedicated to the care of children, affiliated with the University of Toronto. The SickKids Research Institute includes seven fully integrated research programs (http://www.sickkids.ca/Research/) and is in the state-of-the-art Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning, within the Toronto Discovery District. The position offers a unique environment for medical science discoveries near nine teaching and research hospitals and Canada’s largest university.
The Division of Nephrology comprises fifteen highly collegial full-and part-time faculty committed to world-leading clinical care spanning the entire field of Pediatric Nephrology, including high volume dialysis/apheresis and transplant programs and high-impact clinical and basic research focused on childhood and rare kidney diseases, aligning with SickKids' “Precision Child Health” initiative.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in basic science, preferably with expertise in areas such as multi-omics, gene editing, disease modelling, or drug discovery. They should have substantial research experience, typically demonstrated through a PhD and/or postdoctoral training, along with a strong publication record, successful grant funding, and conference presentations. Preference will be given to candidates focused on rare kidney diseases. The successful applicant will also be expected to apply for a scientist-track role at the SickKids Research Institute and build an impactful research career within an equitable and inclusive environment.
The candidate’s responsibilities will involve teaching and mentoring students across the division, department, and university. The successful candidate should qualify for a cross-appointment with a University of Toronto graduate program to supervise graduate students directly. Strong collaboration with colleagues across the division, department, research institute, university, external partners, and the broader community is also expected.
The successful candidate will contribute to both research and clinical care, with 20–30% of responsibilities dedicated to patient care. The ideal applicant will demonstrate comprehensive clinical expertise in Pediatric Nephrology, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), renal replacement therapy, and kidney transplantation.
The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($275,000-$352,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance, and a relocation package.
All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent degree, and be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold (or be eligible for) licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three references to the attention of Dr. Christoph Licht, Head, Division of Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, c/o Linda Correia, Sr. Manager, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; email: linda.correia@sickkids.ca
Visit our website for additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics: www.paeds.utoronto.ca
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