Assistant Professor (PAEI Immuno)

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Professor to lead groundbreaking research in oral health at the Faculty of Dentistry. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop an independent research program while collaborating with esteemed colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology and cell biology, along with teaching experience. Join a vibrant academic community committed to equity and diversity, and contribute to the advancement of oral health research in Canada. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD and postdoctoral training in immunology or cell biology.
• Strong record of independent research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts in oral health and disease.
• Supervise research of trainees at all levels.

Skills

Research Productivity

Interpersonal Skills

Teaching Experience

AI Skills

Education

PhD in a relevant field

DMD/DDS degree

Job description

Academic

Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Assistant Professor (PAEI Immuno) Department Oral Biological and Medical Sciences | Faculty of Dentistry (Ya Shen) Posting End Date July 30, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

$150,000 annual salary

Assistant Professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences

Anticipated Start Date: Summer of 2025

Starting salary is $150,000.00 and may be negotiated based on experience and credentials.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Dentistry is recruiting outstanding candidates for tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences (OBMS) supported through the UBC President’s Academic Excellence Initiative. Through this position, the Faculty of Dentistry seeks to consolidate its position as the leader in Oral Health Research in Canada by aligning with Canada’s National Oral Health Research Strategy (NORHS, DOI: 10.1177/00220345241299360).

The Faculty is seeking exceptional scholars to lead its research efforts in immunology and cell biology relevant to oral health and disease. Research areas of interest could include the study of connective tissue disorders, genomic/epigenomic regulation of oral disease, the development of novel anti-inflammatories, cellular therapy and/or bioengineering-based approaches for oral tissue regeneration.The applicant must hold a PhD degree and postdoctoral training in a relevant field and solid understanding of oral and systemic immunology and cell physiology as well as expertise with “-omics” approaches relevant for oral health research. Evidence of skills in AI is a benefit. A DMD/DDS degree or dental hygiene degree is highly desirable, but not required. The successful candidate will be an emerging leader who can develop an independent research program and strengthen existing research and teaching excellence and also meet the goals of the Canadian National Oral Health Research Strategy. Furthermore, the successful candidate would be able to join or collaborate closely with members of the existing research themes at the Faculty of Dentistry, including Craniofacial Development and Preclinical Disease Models and Matrix Biology, Infection, Immunity, and Biomaterials Research. Several research groups in periodontics, oral biology, biomaterials and craniofacial development are currently investigating inflammatory processes in craniofacial development, tissue destruction and repair.

The candidate will supervise the research of trainees at all levels including undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral. The applicant should have a strong record of independent, consistent and recent research productivity (first author or senior author) in the past three years in established journals. Evidence of previous grant or salary awards will be favourably considered. The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and will build trust through an open, respectful and collegial approach and be an eager collaborator who can work in a highly interactive and productive manner with faculty, staff and students across the Department, Faculty and the University. The successful candidate will support the Faculty’s mandate to educate oral health professionals by teaching of foundational and oral immunology and cell physiology to DMD, dental hygiene and graduate students. Therefore, the applicant must show teaching experience and potential in these areas.

The successful candidate will hold a full-time faculty appointment at UBC with salary, rank and appointment status commensurate with qualifications and experience. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are given priority. Review of applications will begin July 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

Send application with curriculum vitae, evidence of research and teaching experience, along with contact information for three referees (referees will be contacted only at a later stage of the search and the candidate will be informed prior to contacting them) to:

Stephanie Shim

Assistant to the Department Heads

Faculty of Dentistry, UBC

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