Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Chromatin Regulation and/or Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms
University of British Columbia
The Department of Medical Genetics, in collaboration with the Life Sciences Institute (LSI), invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track with a focus on chromatin regulation and/or genetic regulatory mechanisms. The Department of Medical Genetics is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in basic and clinical research for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of genetic diseases. The Life Sciences Institute (LSI), a Global Research Excellence Institute and an internationally recognized research facility, is part of the Faculty of Medicine and has broad interest in investigating the genetic basis of human development and disease.
Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Medical Genetics, the successful candidate will establish an independent research program using innovative approaches to study fundamental gene regulatory mechanisms or epigenetic processes, including single-cell ‘omics’ technologies, in human and/or model systems. The incumbent will be expected to compete for national and international operating grants and will participate in the teaching activities of the Department including undergraduate and graduate courses. The successful candidate will also be actively involved within the Department in training and mentoring of our undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also participate in LSI activities and provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD and/or MD or equivalent academic degree, with excellent communication skills and demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and a commitment to innovative teaching. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity.
Research and office space will be assigned in the modern, highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment within the LSI. An emerging research theme in the LSI is biological resilience, offering many opportunities for collaboration. The successful applicant will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities within the LSI and other research centers on the UBC campus, and will be eligible to apply for infrastructure funds for highly specialized equipment. A generous start-up package will be provided along with protected time in the first year of the appointment to establish a competitive research program.
The expected salary for this position is approximately $140,000 per annum. 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.
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An application package should include:
* a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creativework, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/ or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service andexperience fostering collaboration across partners
* publications record;
* Research program proposal (5 pages, excluding references)
* Equity diversity and inclusion statement (1/2 page, but up to 1 page is accepted)
* Teaching and mentorship statement (1 page)
* and names and contact information of three referees
Applications should be submitted to:
Dr. J. Austin
Professor and Head
Department of Medical Genetics
C/o: Ada Tsui
Subject: MEDG LSI Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Email: Ada.Tsui@cw.bc.ca
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact the Department at Rene.Mrzljak@ubc.ca
Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025 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.
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