UBC, FoM - Assistant Professor in Computational Oncology and Single Cell Genomics

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The Department of Urologic Sciences at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full‑time, research focused faculty position in computational oncology at the rank of Assistant Professor, Grant Tenure Track.

The Department of Urologic Sciences (DUS), part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, strives to develop and deliver programs of excellence in key areas of urology. With a robust and active clinical and research faculty, the Department is a leader in education, patient care and research. 

The successful candidate will also be appointed as Senior Research Scientist in the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Centre for Urologic Oncology of the M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences providing access to cutting-edge facilities and collaborative research networks, opportunities for leadership in translational science, and a vibrant academic community committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and evidence-based practice.

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, the successful candidate will develop and lead an independent research program in computational oncology, centred on new quantitative and machine-learning methods that integrate single-cell genomics and spatial profiling to study cancer evolution, therapy resistance, and immune escape in urologic cancers (especially prostate, bladder and kidney cancer). The program will draw on expertise in probabilistic modeling and causal machine learning, phylogenetic and evolutionary inference, clonal dynamics, and immune-tumour interactions, and will emphasize rigorous uncertainty quantification and reproducible, scalable analysis of large multi-omics datasets. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with clinical and experimental collaborators to translate computational findings into testable hypotheses, biomarkers, and decision-relevant insights.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners.

The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and broader academic community, including peer review, committee participation, and initiative development.

They will work collaboratively across disciplines to advance strategic initiatives for the Department and Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity, and will have

• a PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated focus on quantitative modeling of cancer evolution and clonal dynamics using single-cell whole genome sequencing and/or longitudinal patient or experimental data.
• Research expertise in causal machine learning, computational modeling, and single-cell multi-omics.
• Experience modeling mechanism of genome structural dynamics in clinical cohorts of patients with cancer.
• Proven ability to develop novel computational methodologies, including Bayesian generative models, phylogenetic inference tools, and algorithms for multimodal data integration.
• Demonstrated history of collaboration with clinicians and experimentalists, including work on patient-linked cohorts or translationally relevant experimental systems.
• Prior experience teaching computational statistics, Bayesian analysis, and software engineering

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary for this position is $120,000 per annum in addition to startup funding. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit:  https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.

An application package should include: 

• a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/ or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your previous, current or envisioned contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context; 
• publications record;
• and three reference letters

• Applications should be submitted to:
  Karen du Plessis
  Administrative Manager
  Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC
  Subject: UBC Recruitment – Assistant Professor in Computational Oncology and Single Cell Genomics
  Email: dus.hr@ubc.ca 

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Karen du Plessis, Admin Manager at karen.duplessis@ubc.ca. 

Review of applications will begin on June 22, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is November 1, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. 

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people. 

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 appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities).  Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Karen du Plessis via email at karen.duplessis@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at  https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

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UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. 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 of Canada will be given priority.