Assistant Professor (Clinician Researcher) – Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor (Clinician Researcher) in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine is a high-level academic and clinical appointment at the University of Calgary. Positioned within the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) and the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre, this role is designed for a “Physician-Scientist” who can bridge the gap between tertiary pain care and translational research. You will lead clinical trials to develop evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, leveraging one of the largest publicly funded interdisciplinary programs in Canada.

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Job Details

• Employer: University of Calgary (Cumming School of Medicine).

• Rank: Assistant Professor (Contingent Term).

• Affiliations: Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) & Calgary Chronic Pain Centre.

• Location: Calgary, AB (Foothills Campus / South Zone).

• Application Deadline: April 14, 2026.

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Key Responsibilities: The Translational Mission

You will serve as a Clinical Investigator, transforming patient care through rigorous scientific inquiry and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• Clinical Research Leadership: Design and conduct clinical studies and trials focused on chronic pain treatment modalities and transitional pain care.

• Academic Contribution: Maintain a strong record of peer-reviewed publications as a first or senior author and secure external funding to support your research program.

• Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate within the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre to provide tertiary-level consultative services while identifying clinical gaps that require research intervention.

• Education & Mentorship: Supervise graduate students and provide evidence of successful teaching within the Cumming School of Medicine’s rejuvenating academic environment.

• Strategic Alignment: Contribute to the HBI’s “Healthy Brains for Better Lives” vision by making internationally recognized discoveries in neurosciences and mental health.

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Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• The “Clinician-Scientist”: An MD or MD/PhD with an FRCPC (or equivalent) in Anesthesiology and/or Pain Medicine.

• Specialized Training: Post-doctoral or extra training in Clinical Research in Pain Medicine is required.

• Research Wit: Minimum of three years of research experience, including at least one year as an independent investigator.

• Funding Grit: An emerging record of securing external peer-reviewed funding and a history of first or senior-author publications.

• Regulatory Compliance: Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).

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Technical Insights: The HBI & Chronic Pain Framework

Your work will exist at the intersection of neuroscience and clinical anesthesiology.

• Translational Pain Research: You will move “from bench to bedside,” taking biomedical discoveries from the HBI and testing their efficacy in the largest interdisciplinary pain program in the country.

• Treatment Modalities: Your research may explore neurostimulation, pharmacological innovations, or psychological interventions, addressing the “Bio-Psycho-Social” model of chronic pain.

• Rejuvenation Strategy: The department is currently expanding its academic mission, meaning you will join a cohort of young investigators supported by increased funding for cross-disciplinary “Brain and Mental Health” (BMH) research.

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Diversity and Statistics at UCalgary

The University of Calgary and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute prioritize Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as core drivers of research excellence.

• The HBI Network: You will join over 300 full members dedicated to brain and mental health, providing a massive collaborative network of diverse expertise.

• The Confidence Gap: Research indicates that women and racialized scholars are less likely to apply for Assistant Professor roles unless they meet 100% of the criteria. UCalgary explicitly encourages applications from all qualified candidates, prioritizing a diverse faculty to enrich the research experience.

• Indigenous Strategy (ii’ taa’poh’to’p): With oversight from 18 Elders, the university ensures that medical and pain research is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives and community health needs.

• Inclusive Leadership: The application requires a Leadership Statement including EDI considerations, highlighting your commitment to removing barriers in the scientific community.

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Job Description

Do you believe that the solution to chronic pain lies at the intersection of clinical excellence and groundbreaking discovery? The University of Calgary is seeking an Assistant Professor (Clinician Researcher) to join the Department of Anesthesiology and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. We aren’t just looking for a physician; we are looking for a visionary who can transform the largest pain centre in Canada into a global hub for translational research. If you have the “grit” to lead clinical trials and the “wit” to secure competitive national funding, you belong here.

In this role, you are a “Discovery Catalyst.” You understand that evidence-based strategies are the only way to improve the lives of those suffering from chronic pain. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Brain and Mental Health Research,” ensuring that UCalgary remains a world leader in the neurosciences. We look for “Integrity-first” clinician-investigators who are collaborative, innovative, and ready to contribute to Canada’s most entrepreneurial university.

Joining UCalgary means starting your professorial career in a city that blends medical innovation with the highest quality of life. We offer a sophisticated professional environment where your dual expertise in Anesthesiology and Clinical Research will be supported by a rejuvenated department and a world-class research institute. If you are a scholar with a commitment to “Transformational Pain Research and Clinical Integrity,” we invite you to apply by April 14, 2026.