Assistant Professor

5 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Assistant Professor in Neuro Bioengineering

The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the School of Biomedical Engineering. This position will have a membership as a Core Member with the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a UBC Senate-approved centre supported by the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

The School of Biomedical Engineering is a partnership between the Faculties of Medicine and Applied Science, acting as a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering. Its vision is to transform health care outcomes through unconstrained exploration of the best possible integrative solutions across engineering, medicine, and biology.

The successful candidate will lead an independent research program with potential to achieve international recognition for leadership and research excellence in their field. Key areas of interest include:

  • Cellular and molecular engineering approaches to neurological disorders
  • Engineering cellular or molecular systems that recapitulate neural function
  • Neural or brain organoids and their integration with electro-mechanical systems
  • Artificial intelligence in neuroscience
  • Related areas

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, have a strong training background in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, neuro-engineering, neurobiology and engineering, stem cell engineering, and/or related fields. They will also have demonstrated ability in scholarly activity with experience in collaborative and convergent research at the interface of engineering and molecular/cellular neuroscience.

The successful candidate will also have demonstrated evidence of success, or potential ability for success, in teaching and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviours.

The expected salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The Faculties of Medicine and Applied Science are committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries.

The University of British Columbia is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

The Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine, with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. The Faculty of Applied Science includes all UBC Engineering activities and is committed to creating lasting change by discovering and applying knowledge.

The University of British Columbia is a world-renowned institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence. We are proud to be located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.


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