Radiation Oncologist, Cross Cancer Institute (CCI), Edmonton

Applications are invited for a Clinician-Scientist position in Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute (CCI), Edmonton and University of Alberta. The position will be cross appointed to the Division of Experimental Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta.

Applicants are invited to join a dynamic, interactive, and multi-disciplinary cancer research community actively engaged across the spectrum of cancer research-related activities from pre-clinicals models to clinical trials. The successful candidate will devote approximately 60% of their time to research and will be expected to obtain funding from provincial and national agencies.

Laboratory and office space are available in the 40,000 square ft research wing of the CCI, with access to multi-user facilities, including confocal and live cell imaging, transmission electron microscopy, biobanking, small animal experimentation including animal holding and imaging facilities (small animal PET/CT, 9.4 T MRI, small-animal image-guided irradiation platform, bioluminescence imaging). Information on the research programs of Experimental Oncology can be found at the Department of Oncology website (https://www.ualberta.ca/oncology).

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. Selection will be made on the basis of merit and fit with the job description. Cancer Care Alberta and the University of Alberta are committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce.

The applicants require a Ph.D. and certification in Radiation Oncology by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada.

Interested applicants should arrange to have a current curriculum vitae, a synopsis of previous and proposed research, as well as a list of three referees to be forwarded to: Dr. Brock Debenham, Division Head, Division of Radiation Oncology at brock.debenham@albertahealthservices.ca.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Cancer Care Alberta
• Specialty: Radiation Oncology
• Recruiting Organization: Other
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• Compensation: Compensation will comply with the Cancer Care Alberta and University of Alberta compensation guidelines.
• Community Info: The Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) is a free-standing integrated cancer treatment and research facility that functions as the tertiary oncology referral centre for Northern Alberta. It has a strong record of basic and translational research as well as clinical trial activity in oncology. The CCI is located within a five-minute walk from the U of A campus in Edmonton, Alberta and is the comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility serving the Edmonton and Northern Alberta region. The U of A’s Department of Oncology is located primarily at the CCI and has eight academic Divisions: Experimental Oncology, Medical Oncology, Medical Physics, Palliative Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Oncologic Imaging, and Surgical Oncology. The close proximity of academic and clinical divisions within a single cancer care institution provides unique opportunities for the development of collaborative and clinically relevant research projects between discovery-based scientists, medical physicists and clinicians.
• Posting Date: Sep 15, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found