Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair
in Human Microbial Ecology
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, invites applications for a tenure-track, Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) position in the area of human microbial ecology. Priority will be given to individuals who are studying the relationships between the human microbiome and health or disease, in humans and/or relevant animal models, and whose research focuses on the molecular mechanisms regulating these relationships. Applicants must have earned a PhD or MD within the last nine years and have exhibited an outstanding record of research achievements. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong, externally-funded and internationally-recognized research program, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and effectively teach courses in microbiology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Evidence of teaching excellence as well as an interest in innovative teaching methods would be assets.
The successful applicant will have opportunities to collaborate with a large and diverse community of microbiologists, immunologists, biochemists, cell biologists and clinicians at UBC and affiliated hospitals. Established research groups and facilities include the Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research, the Advanced Structural Biology for Re-emerging Infectious Diseases group, the Centre for Tuberculosis Research, the Genome Sciences Centre, the Centre for Drug Research and Development, the Centre for High-Throughput Biology, the Centre for Microbial Diversity and Evolution, and the Genome Science and Technology training program.
The position includes membership in the Life Sciences Institute, a world-class group of scientists studying cellular and molecular biology in a wide array of organisms. The Institute contains state-of-the-art flow cytometry and imaging facilities as well as the Centre for Disease Modeling, which enables the use of rodent models of disease and biosafety containment level-3 work. Competitive start-up and infrastructure development funds will be provided. Information about the CRC program can be found athttp://www.chairs.gc.ca/.
Appointment will be at the assistant professor level and is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a detailed summary of research interests describing two potentially fundable projects, a statement of teaching philosophy, and reprints of four key publications. In addition, the applicant should arrange for at least three referees to send letters of reference. The application and reference letters should be addressed to:
Dr. Michael Gold, Head
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
2350 Health Sciences Mall
University of British Columbia
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3 Canada
microbe-micb@interchange.ubc.ca
The deadline for receipt of applications and reference letters is 15 February 2012.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canada Research Chairs are open to individuals of any nationality; hiring will be in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements associated with the Canada Research Chairs Program.
