Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Health Economics

The University of British Columbia (UBC); Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Digital Emergency Medicine. This role involves conducting research on virtual care services and improving healthcare access using digital technologies. Applicants should have a related Ph.D. and an established research background in health economics. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 annually, and candidates with strong scientific writing and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be within five years of Ph.D. or ten years of MD/DDS.
• Experience in economic evaluation with healthcare organizations is an asset.
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications and knowledge translation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop research plans and conduct analysis.
• Oversee participant recruitment and data management.
• Communicate with collaborators and prepare briefing notes.

Skills

Strong scientific writing

Excellent verbal communication skills

Research project management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Problem-solving ability

Experience with diverse perspectives

Education

Ph.D. in a related area (economics, epidemiology, health or data sciences)

Job description

Overview

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Digital Emergency Medicine

Digital Emergency Medicine invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The successful candidate will contribute to multi‑year research on economic evaluation of virtual care services and usage of digital health technologies for patient care. The research seeks to evaluate how technology‑enabled health services can improve access to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing research plans and conducting analysis
• Organizing and structuring research protocols appropriate to research proposal aims and objectives, in consultation with the PI, investigators, project advisors and collaborators
• Adhering to confidentiality requirements, procedures and policies
• Overseeing study participant recruitment, informed consent workflows, data collection and data management (labeling, storage, retrieval)
• Coordinating analytical workflows and ensuring method validation and documentation.
• Working with investigative teams and collaborators to develop and conduct assessments and analyses
• Leading and organizing internal research team meetings (agendas, decisions, action items) including meeting with funders and other stakeholders.
• Communicating with collaborators regarding program matters including update on findings
• Preparing briefing notes for investigators, interim reports for funders, and slide decks for policy‑makers and other audiences
• Contributing to final reports and plain‑language summaries.
• Developing and maintaining study/methodological documentation
• Building and supporting relationships with partner organizations
• Facilitating engagement and knowledge synthesis activities
• Designing materials and/or planning events for dissemination of findings
• Writing manuscripts
• Collaborating with other members of Digital Emergency Medicine, public health stakeholders, and other partners, as applicable
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to research communities of practice
• Troubleshooting and problem solving, as necessary
• Other duties as applicable.

Qualifications

• To be appointed to a UBC Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, a candidate must be within five (5) years of being awarded the Ph.D. degree or ten (10) years of being awarded the MD or DDS degree. Candidate must have completed a graduate degree in a related area (economics, epidemiology, health or data sciences).
• Experience working with government, regulatory body, health care organization or industry in an area related to economic evaluation would be an asset. We seek candidates with a commitment to multidisciplinary, equity‑informing and collaborative research.
• Candidates with an established record of excellent and innovative research in health economics as well as experience or interest in emergency and primary care services and the economics of digital/virtual care as interventions are encouraged to apply.
• Strong scientific writing in explanatory and procedural styles for diverse audiences
• A track record of peer‑reviewed publications and other knowledge translation activities
• Excellent verbal communication skills, research, project management and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative, judgment, discretion and problem‑solving ability
• Excellent ability to work effectively independently and in a team
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

How to Apply

The application must include:

• a statement of research interests (3 page limit plus supporting documents)
• a teaching portfolio to include a teaching statement (3 page limit) plus supporting documents to include sample course materials, and teaching evaluations
• an equity and diversity statement (1 page limit)
• three (3) representative publications or working papers
• three (3) letters of reference

Desired Start Date

January 2, 2026 or a mutually agreed time.

Expected Salary Range

$70,000 – $75,000 per annum.

Location

Digital Emergency Medicine, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Reference

Reference number EU-58901 during correspondence about this position.

Contact Information

2329 West Mall, Geofield, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver

UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one's own way. UBC's Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future.

About UBC's Faculty of Medicine

Every day across British Columbia, trainees and researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine are turning skills into jobs, investments into discoveries, and discoveries into solutions that are transforming health for everyone.

About Vancouver

Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.

Contact Address

Unit 2329 West Mall, Geofield, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.