The Alberta Kidney Disease Network (AKDN) and the University of Alberta are accepting applications for
a Fellowship in Chronic Kidney Disease Clinical Research, to be based in Edmonton, Alberta. The AKDN is
a collaborative network of Nephrology researchers located in the cities of Edmonton and Calgary in
Alberta, Canada. AKDN trainees and junior faculty have recently published papers as first authors in a
variety of major journals including JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, the American Journal of
Medicine, JASN, cJASN, Kidney International, and the American Journal of Kidney Disease (see
www.akdn.info for more information).
This two to four year Fellowship will train emerging leaders in clinical kidney disease research. Areas of
specific focus will include one or more of Clinical Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Clinical Trials,
Meta-analysis and Health Economics. Although preference will be given to those who hold advanced
(Masters level or higher) training in research methodology, qualified candidates may also choose to
pursue a first or additional graduate degree under the supervision of an AKDN faculty member.
We offer outstanding research mentorship, a wide variety of research projects, a collegial and
supportive working environment, and substantial (>80%) protected time for research. Fellows will be
free of clinical duties and on-call responsibilities except for six mandatory weeks of clinical service per
annum, which they will fulfill as junior attending physicians. Salary will be C$100,000 per annum plus
benefits (C$1 = US$1), and Fellows who hold external salary awards from outside agencies may be
eligible for an additional salary supplement. The AKDN will also consider partially funding the cost of
tuition for Fellows seeking to pursue a graduate degree during their Fellowship.
Edmonton is a vibrant metropolitan area of approximately 1M inhabitants, with excellent quality of life,
a low cost of living, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Financial assistance with relocation
may be available for certain candidates.
Successful candidates will be fluent in English, have completed clinical training in Nephrology, and be
eligible for licensure as an internal medicine specialist in the province of Alberta (minimum of 4 years of
residency training following medical school). Outstanding and qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply, regardless of their current country of residence.
The starting date for Fellowships is flexible. Applications will be reviewed quarterly and the application
process is competitive. Interested individuals should contact:
Dr. Marcello Tonelli
Division of Nephrology, University of Alberta
mtonelli@ualberta.ca
Information regarding JDRF Travel and Summer Student Grants are available from
CEO, JDFA, Level 4, 80-84 Chandos Street, St Leonards NSW 2065.
Phone: (02) 9966 0400 ext 201
Fax No: (02) 9966 0172
Email: vwilson@jdrf.org.au
Website: www.jdrf.org.au
