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The Departments of Microbiology & Immunology and Zoology at The University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus, are recruiting an outstanding researcher to be nominated for the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen interactions. The CERC program, Canada’s highest research chair appointment, is designed to attract and support world-renowned researchers and their teams to Canada.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and is a renowned global centre for teaching, learning and research. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world. Today, our students, faculty and staff come from around the world and our international research partnerships and publications help us collaborate on a global scale. UBC is proud to nurture and transform the lives of more than 65,000 students from Canada and 140+ countries around the world.
The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Evolutionary Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions provides a unique opportunity for a researcher focused on the emergence of infectious diseases and range shifts, especially in the context of global climate change, to engage with an extraordinary group of interdisciplinary colleagues in shaping the future. Specifically, the CERC will advance our understanding of the pathogenicity and transmission of infectious diseases in light of human impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.
As a faculty member and CERC chair holder, the successful candidate will be expected to lead a strong, externally-funded research program, to supervise postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members, and actively participate in service to the Department, University, and academic/scientific community.
In addition to the above, candidates must:
have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
be an internationally recognized leader of a research program with at least 10 years of internationally competitive research experience in evolutionary dynamics.
demonstrated leadership in research and teaching that is creative, innovative, and collaboration-based.
CERC holders will have strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and a commitment to creating a welcoming community where those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized are treated equitably, feel respected, and belong. UBC recognizes that inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. As Canada’s highest research chair appointees, UBC CERCs will have a unique and profound impact on our commitments to these values.
It is expected that the successful candidate will qualify for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of professor. Nominees from outside the academic sector must possess the qualifications necessary to be appointed at these levels. The anticipated start date will be between October 14th 2022 and July 1st , 2023. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is subject to final budgetary approval. Competitive start-up packages, relocation, housing assistance and infrastructure development funds will be provided.
The successful applicant will be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair. The CERC nomination is subject to review and final approval by the CERC Secretariat. CERC awards are appointed for a period of eight years at an annual value of $500 thousand or $1 million. The two award values recognize the varying costs of research within different research disciplines and aims to be inclusive of all areas of research. The faculty appointment in the Departments Microbiology & Immunology and Zoology may be conditional on award of the CERC.
Program nominees are not restricted by their nationality or their country of residence. Non-Canadian Chairholders may work in Canada under the procedures by Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In some cases, a work permit may be expedited.
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.
UBC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, non-discriminatory and accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. UBC is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about UBC benefits, services or accommodations policies, please contact Sue Lebrun at sue.lebrun@ubc.ca in Workplace Health Services.
UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leaves, illness or disability, COVID-19 impacts) can have on research achievement and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how interruptions have had an impact on their career.
To apply: Interested candidates must apply through the Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21623. Review of applications will begin on May 13, 2022.
Applicants should submit:
1. Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:
Your research vision and accomplishments
How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will integrate with the Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, Zoology and the broader UBC community.
How you have displayed leadership through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement (up to 4 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
4. Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching interests and accomplishments.
5. Statement (up to 1 page) identifying your past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body (giving specific examples where possible), as well as your philosophy of and potential future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion.
6. Up to 3 representative publications.
7. Names and contact information for 3 referees.
As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to complete a voluntary employment equity survey.
The UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. 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. For example, UBC's vision is to be a world leader in the implementation of Indigenous people's human rights and is guided in a mission of reconciliation as articulated and called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. It is firmly committed to recruiting Indigenous faculty, students, and staff as outlined in its Indigenous Strategic Plan. 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.
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The Biology program is recruiting for a new, continuing, full-time staff position. The Biology Program Manager will work closely with the Associate Head, Biology to manage the Biology undergraduate program and will have responsibility for multiple program activities, with priorities shifting depending upon the point in the academic calendar. We are hoping to find someone who is highly-organized, an excellent communicator, passionate about Biology and education, and who ideally has had some experience with our program. Please help us spread the word! Applications will be accepted until May 04.
The job posting and link to apply is at: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Biology-Program-Manager_JR7372
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The Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, invites applications for a Research Associate in the Altshuler Lab. This is a one-year term appointment.
Description: the Research Associate will be involved with using 3D motion tracking to investigate optic flow processing during flight in birds and training new graduate students in analyzing complex locomotory behaviours.
Provide leadership, strategic direction, and translational research pertaining to animal locomotory behaviour in programmed virtual reality environments.
Investigation into how optic flow is used to control different locomotor behaviours in a variety of avian species.
Investigation into neurophysiology of optic flow encoding.
Develop open-source software to collect, wrangle, and/or analyze data that pertain to 3D motion tracking, optic flow encoding, or animal visual guidance strategy
Plan, perform and coordinate experiments/studies pertaining to the above.
Foster research collaborations and work jointly with academic, industry, and other partners.
Scientifically document lab experiments, data analysis, interpretations.
Train and mentor junior research trainees.
Write manuscripts, present results at internal and external meetings.
Identify funding opportunities and write provincial and national grant proposals with supervisor as a co-applicant.
Qualifications: the candidate should have a solid scientific and technical background with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. In addition, the candidate will be highly motivated, willing to learn, and comfortable with responsibility.
Ph.D. in biomechanics, animal motion, or related field
Minimum 5 years of previous postdoctoral research experience in animal locomotion.
Excellent research funding history in provincial, national, or international competitions.
Applicants with experience and a strong track record in using machine vision systems and/or high-speed videography to track animal locomotory behaviors in 3D within panoramic virtual reality environments are especially encouraged to apply.
A proven track record with a minimum of 8 first author publications in reputable journals in biology.
Experience with authoring peer-reviewed, open-source software applications for scientific research and statistical analysis.
Proficiency in statistical analysis of complex locomotion or optic flow encoding.
Experience with performing statistical analyses of data from multiple species, with implementation of phylogenetic comparative analyses as appropriate.
Experience with scientific writing. The candidate must excel in both written and oral communication. Previous experience with grant writing will be considered an asset.
Social and networking skills are desirable.
Applicants should apply online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Research-Associate---Complex-Locomotion_JR5843
Apply with a single PDF document containing a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Any questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Douglas Altshuler at doug@zoology.ubc.ca.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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The Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in 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, 2022. We seek an outstanding applicant with an innovative research program using cellular, genetic, and/or genomic approaches to address fundamental mechanisms of animal development. Applicants studying traditional or non-traditional model systems are encouraged to apply.
The position requires a Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, and an exceptional research track record. Responsibilities 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 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 Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics, 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 a variety of core facilities to support work on protein structure, bioinformatics, imaging, single cell flow analytics, and more.
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:
Your research vision and accomplishment
How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will integrate with the Department of Zoology and the LSI.
How you have displayed leadership through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching interests and accomplishments, addressing how you will teach core undergraduate courses in the UBC Biology program.
Statement (up to 1 page) identifying your past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body (giving specific examples where possible), as well as your philosophy of and potential future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Up to 3 representative publications.
Names and contact information for 3 referees.
Applications must be entered as a single pdf in the above order addressed to Dr. Vanessa Auld at Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19919. Review of applications will begin on November 19th, 2021.
The UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. 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. For example, UBC's vision is to be a world leader in the implementation of Indigenous people's human rights and is guided in a mission of reconciliation as articulated and called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. It is firmly committed to recruiting Indigenous faculty, students, and staff as outlined in its Indigenous Strategic Plan. 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.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 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. In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., maternity leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however members of marginalized groups, and Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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The Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a part-time sessional lecturer for BIOL 201 (Introduction to Biochemistry) in 2021 Winter Term 2 (January to April 2022).
Closing date: Nov. 18, 2021
BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry- 3 credits.
Course Description: Biological molecules, protein structure and enzyme action, energy transfer, central metabolic pathways and their regulation. Examples drawn from plants, animals and microorganisms.
Job description: Primary duties include, teaching a lecture section in the course, developing materials for in-class and tutorial activities and assessments in Biol 201. The term runs from January 11 – April 30, 2022
Candidates should have a PhD and a solid background in Biochemistry and cell biology. Previous experience in teaching and/or running tutorials in BIOL 201 is required. Other relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset.
Salary: The current minimum salary for a 3-credit course is $7,962.24
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters. Application deadline is November 18, 2021.
Applications should be emailed to: Dr. Sunita Chowrira, Associate Head of Biology University of British Columbia: chowrira@mail.ubc.ca
UBC and the Department of Zoology recognize that equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence, and that an open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged, leading to more relevant and impactful research and teaching. Accordingly, we particularly encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. This includes racialization, status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status and/or age. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination. Botany department is committed to supporting success for individuals from traditionally-disadvantaged groups, building on existing efforts across the UBC Faculty of Science to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our research and teaching missions (https://science.ubc.ca/faculty/diversity).
UBC’s Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam people.