Postdoctoral Fellow

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time

AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral FellowDepartmentFairbairn Laboratory Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Nadia Fairbairn)Posting End DateMay 5, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.



Job End Date

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU)

TERM: This appointment will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be expected to apply for externally funded post-doctoral fellowships from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, MITACS, and other grant agencies for which they are eligible to apply for funds. Should the Post-Doctoral Fellow be in receipt of externally funded salary support from any of these post-doctoral fellowships, salary will be renegotiated.

COMPENSATION: $60,000 per annum, as well as health and dental benefits

LOCATION: BC Centre on Substance Use, 400-1045 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2A9 (Hybrid)

JOB: The Fellow will be expected to design and implement studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, while also contributing to existing studies. Focus will be on primarily quantitative research projects, including: (1) an administrative-linked cohort study evaluating injectable opioid agonist therapies in Vancouver, and (2) an evaluation of a health incentives intervention. This post will suit recent PhD graduates with strong research skills who are seeking to advance an academic career in public health and health services research. The Fellow will be responsible for preparing grant and fellowship applications, and analysing and writing up existing data, working under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Fellow will play a role as needed in coordinating program activities, maintaining research records, and contributing to the management and analysis of data.

ORGANIZATION: The BCCSU is a Vancouver-based provincial resource for evidence-based information and treatment guidance in the field of substance use. In addition to building on the BCCSU’s seminal work by cultivating a robust body of evidence in this area, the BCCSU is committed to translating leading edge research into improved substance use care across BC. To this end, the BCCSU develops evidence-based training curricula, program standards, and practice guidelines while networking regional health authorities, researchers, educators, and care providers and other allied care professionals across the province to ensure that research and innovation efficiently reach the communities they are intended to serve.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preparing fellowship and grant applications;
  • Analysing and interpreting survey and administrative data;
  • Contributing to and leading the development of academic outputs, including peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and conference and community presentations;
  • Supporting the preparation of research reports and other KT activities;
  • Participating in other research and/or teaching activities that the PI and Post-Doctoral Fellow identify together and contributing to broader research endeavours of the BCCSU;
  • Assisting the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies (e.g., grant reporting);
  • Liaising with, and coordinating and leading professional meetings among, community organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders;
  • Supporting, developing, and evaluating strategies that encourage community, researcher, and other stakeholder participation in research activities;
  • Assisting with teaching and mentoring of students and graduate trainees, where opportunities arise;
  • Keeping current with developments in the area of substance use research;
  • Conforming with ethical standards in research; and
  • Performing other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a PhD degree in Public Health or Epidemiology completed within the last 5 years, or near completion with a confirmed defence date;
  • Clear understanding of the academic research process acquired through practical and/or academic experience;
  • Experience in organizing, coordinating, and managing research projects and/or grant-based research programs;
  • Excellent research skills, with an ability to analyse results;
  • Strong understanding of quantitative research methods, and experience working with administrative linked data;
  • Experience in preparing peer-reviewed publications, reports, and communication materials;
  • Strong knowledge and/or experience in substance use, public health, health services, or related research fields;
  • Excellent organization, implementation, and networking skills;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues;

Included in your letter of submission:

  • Cover letter outlining experience and interests
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic writing sample
  • Names of three references

Note: Applications received without a cover letter will NOT be considered. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us UBC - One of the World's Leading Universities

As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia 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. 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, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca .

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Profile Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Research | Im | Department of Psychology Compensation Range $1.00 - $500,000.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 31, 2023 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    3 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Norman Laboratory CART | Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine (Wendy Norman) Posting End Date July 1, 2024 **Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Aug 31, 2027 **Note**: The expected salary...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Research | Lynd Lab | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Larry Lynd (On Leave)) Posting End Date January 31, 2023 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above. A postdoctoral fellow position is...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Research | O'Connor | Department of Zoology | Faculty of Science (Mary O'Connor) Posting End Date May 9, 2024 **Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above. Job End Date May 31, 2026 The expected pay...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Research | O'Connor | Department of Zoology | Faculty of Science (Mary O'Connor) Posting End Date May 9, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above. Job End Date May 31, 2026 The expected pay...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Intertidal Animal

    3 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Intertidal Animal Host-Parasite Dynamics Department Research I King I Department of Microbiology I Faculty of Science (Kayla King) Posting End Date June 21, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above. Job End...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    1 day ago

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

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - Social RelationshipsDepartmentResearch | Hoppmann | Department of Psychology (Christiane Hoppmann)Posting End DateMarch 31, 2023Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.The position is for one year, renewable for a second and...

  • Industrial Postdoctoral Fellows and Research

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pharma Inventor Inc. Full time

    **Job Postings**: Multiple positions open for Industrial Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Research Scientists in Synthetic & Medicinal Chemistry areas in our Chemistry R&D site in Vancouver. **PHARMA INVENTOR INC., **is a Vancouver based rapidly growing drug discovery contract research & development organization. Company offers a dynamic and collaborative...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Intertidal Animal

    1 day ago

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

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Fellow in Intertidal Animal Host-Parasite DynamicsDepartmentResearch I King I Department of Microbiology I Faculty of Science (Kayla King)Posting End DateJune 21, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateJul 31, 2026The...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentNorman Laboratory CART | Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine (Wendy Norman)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateAug 31, 2027This position is located...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentNorman Laboratory CART | Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine (Wendy Norman)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateAug 31, 2027This position is located...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunologist Studying Models of Infectious Diseases and Cancer Department Research | Jefferies | Michael Smith Laboratories | Faculty of Science (Wilfred Arthur Jefferies) Posting End Date June 15, 2023 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentBrotto Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Lori Brotto)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateJun 30, 2025Applications will be...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentBrotto Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Lori Brotto)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateJun 30, 2025Applications will be...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentBrotto Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Lori Brotto)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateJun 30, 2025Applications will be...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentNorman Laboratory CART | Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine (Wendy Norman)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateAug 31, 2027This position is located...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentNorman Laboratory CART | Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine (Wendy Norman)Posting End DateJuly 1, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End DateAug 31, 2027This position is located within a health-care...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral Research FellowDepartmentBrotto Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Lori Brotto)Posting End DateJune 17, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateJun 30, 2025Applications will be...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 days ago

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

    Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Brotto Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Lori Brotto) Posting End Date June 17, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above. Job End Date ...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitlePostdoctoral FellowDepartmentFairbairn Laboratory Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Nadia Fairbairn)Posting End DateJune 7, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.Job End DateThis position is located...