Assistant Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology

The American Society for Cell Biology; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Cell and Developmental Biology. This tenure-track role begins no earlier than July 1, 2027, with a salary range of CAD 135,000–CAD 160,000 per year.

The successful candidate will lead an innovative research program using cellular, genetic, and/or genomic approaches, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students, and participate in service activities within the department and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field and postdoctoral experience.
• Strong publications and research funding track record.
• Ability to establish an international, externally funded program.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Establish and conduct an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Contribute to service committees for the department, university, and scientific community.

Skills

Teaching

Graduate supervision

Equity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. degree

Postdoctoral experience

Publications track record

Job description

Assistant Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology

Position description

The Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Cell and Developmental Biology. This is a tenure-track position, with initial appointment to be made at the Assistant Professor level, beginning no earlier than July 1, 2027 and a salary within the range of $135,000 - $160,000/year.

We seek an outstanding applicant with an innovative research program using cellular, genetic, and/or genomic approaches to address fundamental mechanisms of cell or developmental biology. Applicants studying traditional or non-traditional, emerging model systems are encouraged to apply.

The position requires a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate should also have a proven research track record (publications, acquisition of research funding, and/or other metrics of research productivity). Responsibilities of the position include establishing and conducting an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, and participating on service committees for the department, university, and academic/scientific community. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized.

Location description

The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (www.zoology.ubc.ca) and a member of the Life Sciences Institute (http://lsi.ubc.ca). The Zoology Department includes more than 38 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology. Its faculty and students pursue cutting-edge questions in Integrative and Comparative Physiology, Evolution, Ecology, and Cell and Developmental Biology. Specializations range from the organismal to the molecular level. The Life Sciences Institute is a world-class, highly interactive, multidisciplinary institute, comprising over 80 labs pursuing fundamental biological mechanisms underlying health and disease. Labs are loosely organized into collaborative research groups, including Cell and Developmental Biology, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, and Neuroscience, and LSI members have access to core facilities to support work on protein structure, bioinformatics, imaging, single cell flow analytics, and more.

UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwmθkwy m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:l and Slílwta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and challenges to the status quo. UBC is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded throughout the university’s academic and work life, recognizing that significant work remains to be accomplished. As one of the world's leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of historically marginalized groups including women and non-binary candidates will be given special consideration.

If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-andwellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibilit y or contact the Centre at [e-mail].

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Manager, HR Services, Department of Zoology by email at [e-mail]