[Posting Period] 6/3 - 7/31/2022

Company Name:  University of British Columbia
Position:  Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)
Location:  UBC Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC Canada

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is undergoing major expansion and investment to meet our ambitious goal of being one of the leading academic centres internationally in the pharmaceutical sciences within the next decade. As part of this ongoing strategic development program, research activity in the Faculty is focusing on themes (molecular & systems pharmacology, nanomedicine & chemical biology, health outcomes, and pharmacy education) that reflect areas of existing strength, opportunities for new partnerships, and the potential for delivering long-term impact, with an emphasis on the application of state-of-the-art concepts and methodologies to address clinically important issues in pharmacotherapy.
We now invite applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pharmacology.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

  • The development of a cutting-edge, externally-funded, world-class research program.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching pharmacology and related topics to students in the BPSc, PharmD, and MSc/PhD programs, as well as new programs under development.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants for this position must possess a PhD or quivalent doctoral qualification, with research expertise that broadens our current strengths in cancer pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, diabetes, drug metabolism/pharmacokinetics, neuropharmacology, and pharmacogenomics or complements these strengths with a research focus in pharmacology.
  • Relevant postdoctoral research experience, demonstrated research skills, an outstanding publication record, potential for excellence in teaching, well-developed mentoring and communication skills, and a strong commitment to professional, graduate, and post-doctoral education are essential.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is located in a state-of-the-art $150-million, 23,000-square-metre facility on UBC's Vancouver campus underpinned by world-class infrastructure and equipment. The building also houses one of the Faculty's key partners, adMare BioInnovations.
  • The successful candidate will have ample opportunities for collaboration with basic and clinical researchers in the Faculty, other major basic science and health science faculties, core research facilities, and clinical centres.
  • Salary is competitive, negotiable, and commensurate with experience and is subject to final budgetary approval.
  • UBC is committed to attracting outstanding faculty members and offers competitive compensation, a start-up package, and benefits packages, including support for housing and relocation.

For details and to apply, visit: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Assistant-Professor--Tenure--track-_JR8019