The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and the Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program, at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invite applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track).
For more than fifty years, the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB) has played an active and important role at UBC and in the greater scientific community. The Department is located at the Life Sciences Institute (LSI), which is home to approximately 90 research laboratories from 15 Departments organized into nine research clusters, fostering a strong foundation for innovation and collaboration. All members of the Department maintain active, well-funded research programs that encompass many areas of modern biochemistry, molecular and structural biology. The Department hosts an active Graduate program with more than 90 students and offers over 15 undergraduate courses and laboratory courses for honours, major and minor Undergraduate programs.
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is an interdisciplinary program at UBC with over 35 investigators from diverse backgrounds in medicine and the natural, applied, and social sciences. The program takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to investigate aging with research spanning the biology of aging, age-associated diseases, the social and environmental determinants of aging, and interventions to promote healthy aging. The Program provides a rich and collegial environment for investigators and their trainees, with many opportunities for collaboration.
Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, the successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. and have training in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related discipline including, but not limited to, lipid biochemistry, nanomedicines/therapeutics, hematology, omics disciplines, or computational biology. The appointee will be expected to participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate learners. The successful candidate is expected to develop a research program related to the molecular biology of aging and/or aging clocks, and will be an Investigator in the Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program. The incumbent will also show demonstrated ability in scholarly activity and will be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A complete application package includes:
- A letter of interest consisting of the following sections:
- Research Program (maximum three pages):
- Context
- Methodology
- Engagement with research users and communication of results
- Description of training strategies
- References – Attach a list of all references cited in the proposed research program (maximum two-pages)
- Research Program (maximum three pages):
- A full curriculum vitae
- Teaching interests (maximum one page)
- A brief statement (1-2 pages) that describes any current or planned engagements and contributions made to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic (research/scholarship, teaching/learning), professional (non-academic or clinical work), or community (local, national, international community-based) contexts.
- Provide the names of three references. Please confirm with these people that they may be asked to provide a letter on your behalf.
Applications should be directed to:
Zaira Khan
Director of Administration, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Email: zaira.khan@ubc.ca
Subject Line: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Aging and Aging Clocks
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact mark.mendoza@ubc.ca, Human Resources Manager.
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2023 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students, and is essential to fostering an outstanding work environment. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Mark Mendoza via email at mark.mendoza@ubc.ca.
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