Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution
The
Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Michael Smith Laboratories
in the Faculty of Science at the University of British
Columbia (UBC) in
Vancouver invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor
in Bacteriophage
Biology &
Evolution with an expected start date no earlier than January 1,
2027, and a salary within the range of $200,000 to $270,000
per
year.
This
recruitment marks a strategic expansion of our research excellence. We seek
outstanding candidates with an
established innovative and impactful research
program focused on understanding bacteria-phage interactions, anti-phage
defence, bacterial
immunity and evolution, and antimicrobial resistance. A
program that emphasizes epidemiological aspects of bacterial diseases of humans
and
pandemics is of particular interest because the successful candidate will
be a core member of the interdisciplinary Prepare for Pandemics
through
Advanced Research in Evolution (PrePARE) research cluster (prepare.ubc.ca). This
cluster was specifically formed at UBC
to address the emergence and evolution of infectious diseases and disease
outbreaks. The successful
candidate will join a vibrant and welcoming community
that recognizes the breadth and interdisciplinarity of microbiological and
genomics
research.
The
position requires a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of
research achievements and publications in
this field. The successful candidate
will also have demonstrated research excellence and will be expected to develop
an innovative,
externally-funded and internationally-competitive research
program, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, teach
undergraduate and graduate courses on fundamental and current topics in
microbiology, establish intramural collaborations, and participate
in service
to the institute, department, university, and academic/scientific community.
They will have a strong commitment to
equity,
diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all,
particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically
marginalized.
The successful candidate will
hold a joint appointment in the Michael Smith Laboratories (msl.ubc.ca) and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology (mbim.ubc.ca). The Michael Smith Laboratories provides a highly
interdisciplinary and collaborative research
environment that supports faculty
with focus in genomics, molecular biology, engineering, and biotechnology.
Faculty members hold
appointments across the Faculties of Science, Medicine,
Applied Science, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems, facilitating collaborations
across the university. The
Department of Microbiology & Immunology is home to a world class team of
researchers with diverse expertise and
strengths in microbial genetics, host
immune responses, microbial ecology and evolution, molecular virology, adaptive
and innate immunity,
and host-microbiota interactions.
UBC's campuses are located on the
traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx
(Okanagan) Peoples
and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm
(Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and
Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh
(Tsleil Waututh) Nations.
Applications
must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32422 and include the following:
- Cover letter describing the applicant's
research vision and accomplishments, teaching philosophy and experience and
leadership
activities in academic service. (maximum 2 pages) - Curriculum
vitae, including a list of publications. - Research
statement
describing two potentially fundable projects as well as how your
research fits within the PrePARE research cluster. (maximum 4
pages) - Teaching statement
describing your philosophy and accomplishments. (maximum 2 pages - Diversity statement describing
your lived
background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future
plans regarding working with a diverse student body,
and contributing to a
culture of equity and inclusion.
(maximum 1 page) - Arrange
for four letters of reference to be uploaded on
letterhead through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32422.
UBC hires on
the basis
of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity
are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community
fosters the
inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion
is built by individual and institutional
responsibility through continuous
engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better
world. 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, Inuk, or Indigenous
person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career
interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant's record of research or
educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to
note in their
applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any
circumstances, such as those due to health or
family reasons, in order to allow
for a fair assessment of their research productivity.
All qualified
candidates are encouraged to
apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized
groups will be
given special consideration.
If you have
any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job
application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and
support, please visit UBC's Center For Workplace Accessibility
website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-a
nd-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
The
University is committed to creating and
maintaining an accessible work
environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we
will make efforts to create an
accessible process for all candidates (including
but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available
on request
by contacting hr@msl.ubc.ca.
The closing
date for applications is October 1st,
2026.
