Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution

The Phage; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution. We seek an outstanding researcher with an internationally recognized program in bacteria–phage interactions, evolution, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease dynamics.

The successful candidate will join the PrePARE research cluster and hold a joint appointment in

Qualifications

• Applicants must submit their applications through Academic Jobs Online.
• Cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and four reference letters must be included.
• A strong publication record in bacteriophage biology, microbial evolution, microbiology or related fields is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded and internationally competitive research program.
• Establish collaborations across UBC and beyond.
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology.
• Contribute to research leadership and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.

Skills

Bacteriophage biology

Microbial evolution

Bacteria-phage interactions

Infectious disease biology

Job description

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are inviting applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution.

This recruitment represents a strategic expansion of UBC’s research excellence in microbiology, genomics, infectious disease and microbial evolution.

The university is seeking an outstanding researcher with an established and internationally recognized research program focused on areas including: Bacteria-phage interactions, Anti-phage defence, Bacterial immunity, Microbial evolution, Antimicrobial resistance, Bacterial diseases and epidemiology, Infectious disease emergence and pandemics

Research programs with an emphasis on the epidemiology of bacterial diseases in humans and pandemics are particularly encouraged. The successful candidate will become a core member of UBC’s interdisciplinary Prepare for Pandemics through Advanced Research in Evolution (PrePARE) research cluster, which focuses on understanding the emergence and evolution of infectious diseases and disease outbreaks.

The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop an innovative, externally funded and internationally competitive research program
• Establish collaborations across UBC and beyond
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology
• Develop research programs addressing fundamental and current microbiological questions
• Contribute to scientific publications and research leadership
• Participate in departmental, university and academic community service
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive academic environment
• A substantial publication record in bacteriophage biology, microbial evolution, microbiology or a closely related field
• Demonstrated research excellence
• The ability to develop an externally funded research program
• Experience or potential for graduate and postdoctoral supervision
• A strong commitment to teaching and academic service

The position is particularly suited to established researchers with an internationally competitive research program in bacteriophage biology, bacteria-phage interactions, bacterial immunity, evolution, antimicrobial resistance or related areas.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit their applications through Academic Jobs Online.

The application must include:

• Cover letter – Maximum 2 pages, describing research vision and accomplishments, teaching philosophy and experience, and leadership/service activities.
• Curriculum vitae – Including a complete publication list.
• Research statement – Maximum 4 pages, describing two potentially fundable research projects and explaining how the proposed research fits within the PrePARE research cluster.
• Teaching statement – Maximum 2 pages, describing teaching philosophy and accomplishments.
• Diversity statement – Maximum 1 page, addressing relevant experiences and future plans for contributing to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Four reference letters – References must upload letters on institutional letterhead.