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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Medical Genetics and BC Cancer

Employer
University of British Columbia
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia (CA)
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing date
Dec 8, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Genetics, Immunology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Department of Medical Genetics and BC Cancer

The Department of Medical Genetics, within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the BC Cancer Research Centre (BC Cancer), invite applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track. The successful applicant will also hold a concurrent appointment as a Scientist at BC Cancer.

The UBC Department of Medical Genetics is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in basic and clinical research for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of genetic diseases. In partnership with affiliated hospitals and research institutes, the Department provides an engaging environment for our community of scholars and trainees actively working to advance translational research from basic science to medical applications.

BC Cancer, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life for those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of oncology services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. For more information, visit www.bccancer.bc.ca.

We are seeking a translational scientist in immuno-oncology working in the areas of cancer immunology, immune-genetics/genomics and experimental immunotherapy.  The candidate is expected to build an integrative research program emphasizing discovery and translation of immune biology into novel therapeutic approaches to  maximize the clinical potential of modern cellular immunotherapies. The ultimate objective is to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients through collaborations with established, world-leading programs at the departments of Lymphoid Cancer Research, the Genome Sciences Centre and other research departments at BC Cancer and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute.  

Candidates for this position must hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree, awarded within the past 10 years, or equivalent, with postdoctoral research experience. The incumbent will show demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and will be expected to participate in the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate teaching activities of the Department of Medical Genetics in their field of expertise.  In addition, the incumbent will have demonstrated research skills and excellence in the area of cancer immunology and a demonstrated understanding of genetics, genomics, immune biology, and immunotherapies. Experience with a wide array of experimental approaches including functional modeling of immune biology, cancer genome analysis and immunogenomic characterizations of clinical biopsy material, clinical test development, and drug testing in vivo would be highly desirable. As a faculty member in the Department of Medical Genetics and a Scientist at BC Cancer, the successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong, externally-funded and internationally-competitive research program, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, collaborate with other faculty members, actively participate in service to the Department, Research Center, University, and the  academic/scientific community.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, detailed summary of research interests and impact of anticipated research program (maximum 5 pages), statement of teaching accomplishments and interests, and have at least 3 reference letters (one must not be a co-author) directed to:

Dr. Marco Marra, Professor and Head

Department of Medical Genetics

University of British Columbia

c/o Ada Tsui

Email: Ada.Tsui@cw.bc.ca

Subject Line: MEDG BCC18-52

Review of completed applications will begin on December 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2020, or a date to be mutually agreed.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, drive discovery, and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty - comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 9,000 clinical faculty members - is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

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 will be given priority.

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