Scientific Director, Libin Cardiovascular Institute

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The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, Libin Cardiovascular Institute. This is a key leadership position within the Cumming School of Medicine and Alberta Health Services. The successful candidate will be offered an appointment with Tenure at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute is a joint entity of Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary. Members include physicians, clinicians and other health professionals, researchers and trainees working across multiple University of Calgary faculties and Alberta Health Services departments. The Institute integrates basic, translational, clinical, and population cardiovascular research with education, training, and patient care, and serves as a collaborative hub dedicated to improving cardiovascular health for individuals and communities.

The Cumming School of Medicine is searching for a proven leader and distinguished scientist to assume the role of Scientific Director of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. The Scientific Director is responsible for realizing the Institute’s vision and mission in cardiovascular research, education, and clinical innovation. The Scientific Director will provide scientific and administrative leadership to fulfill the Institute’s strategic directions, and to attract and strengthen resources so that the Institute’s vision is achieved. Communicating and reporting to the Institute’s Strategic Advisory Board, and to members about the Institute’s programs and performance, will be an important aspect of the Scientific Director’s role. The ability to collaborate effectively with other Cumming School of Medicine leaders and University of Calgary faculties is essential. The Scientific Director will also manage financial resources supporting the core operations of the Institute.

Qualifications include a PhD and/or MD. Candidates must have a strong academic background with academic qualifications commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates must also have demonstrated administrative or research leadership experience in an academic setting. The future Scientific Director must model and embrace the core values of the Libin Institute, which have been integral to its success to date. These include collegiality, disciplinary and methodological diversity, service, and commitment to excellence in research. Academic duties will include contributions to research, education, and service. If the successful candidate wishes to practice clinically, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta is required. The Directorship is expected to require a commitment of 0.5 FTE.

Applicants at the level of Associate Professor will have evidence of leading a research program as demonstrated by external peer-reviewed national/international grant funding, national/international presentations, and peer-reviewed research publications that have influenced an area of research in their field. Applicants at the level of Professor will have evidence of leading a well-established research program as demonstrated by sustained external peer-reviewed national/international grant funding with evidence of collaboration, national/international presentations, and peer-reviewed research publications that have established and influenced an area of research in their field

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The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

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With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to provide any relevant information about their experience or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the number of attachments):
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests (not to exceed 3 pages)
• Statement of leadership experience, philosophy, and vision (not to exceed 3 pages)
• The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a visit/interview.

View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17473127-scientific-director-libin-cadiovascular-institute-cumming-school-of-medicine

Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to:
Dr. Savraj S. Grewal
Cumming School of Medicine

Application deadline: April 20, 2026

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