Professor - Academic Neurointerventional Specialist

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting a full-time early/mid/advanced-career academic Neuro-Interventionalist to join the Section of Neuro-Intervention / Division of Neuroradiology at the Toronto Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. The position is open to Neuro-Interventionalists with a background either in Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery or Neurology with experience and fellowship training in Vascular Neurointervention. The anticipated start date is Sept. 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed. There is a rich institutional tradition to respectfully engage in medically challenging but always fruitful multidisciplinary decision-making discussions involving both in- and outpatients and elective / emergent care, with a strong commitment to maintaining a privileged partnership between Interventional neuroradiology, vascular neurosurgery & neurology (including hybrid specialists who have been trained here), anesthesia, critical care, ENT and ophthalmology that the new recruit will embrace. The Division of Neuroradiology values clinical excellence and considers integrity, humility, emotional/social and organizational awareness and empathy to be the core character strengths of the team player it is looking for. We seek a candidate to integrate a passionate group of like-minded colleagues who believe patients are best cared for by professionals working in a cooperative and psychologically safe environment toward the shared goal of outstanding care whilst enjoying a heightened sense of camaraderie and constant learning.

Requirements

Eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor.
Hold an MD degree or equivalent.
Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, American Board of Radiology, or international equivalent.
Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Fellowship training in a comprehensive Neuro-Interventional practice.
At least initial experience, ideally extensive experience as staff in a high-volume center.
Provide the number and types of procedures performed during fellowship and as first operator.

Nice To Haves

Experience in spine intervention and/or myelography is considered an additional asset.
Ideal candidate has an aspiring or established academic profile and innovation-driven mindset, with a robust research background suitable for a Clinician-Scientist or Clinician-Investigator.
An MD-PhD, MPH/eMBA title or another advanced degree or some other specific outstanding leadership expertise would be considered an asset.
Preference will be given to a candidate who successfully obtained competitive academic peer-reviewed (local, national or international) grants as PI and/or has received significant industry support, and may be active in translational research and/or prospective database registries and clinical trials.
There could be an opportunity for a cross-appointment in Neurosurgery or Neurology.

Responsibilities

Mastering interventions autonomously ideally already as first operator across the entire spectrum of interventional neuroradiology, including ischemic stroke (thrombectomy and intra-/extracranial stenting), complex aneurysms (requiring flow diverters / disruptors or balloon/ stent assisted embolization), brain and spine AV shunts (AVMs and DAVFs embolization with different embolic agents including glue and EVOH), head and neck vascular malformations & hypervascular tumors, venous stenting and complication management of all of the above, as well as up-to-date knowledge of the endovascular catheters and devices is essential.
For candidates with a Neuroradiology background, a high level of diagnostic reporting skills is required given the expected participation in imaging interpretation during daytime and after hours, reading with DNR residents and fellows as well as leading subspecialty rounds.
An intrinsic drive and track record for national and international educational events, teaching and mentoring and the drive to deliver world class clinical care would be a major advantage.
The successful candidate will be supported in furthering their career development goals and leadership ambitions.