The closing date for applications is April 13, 2023.
The Department of Zoology invites applications for a full-time research associate in evolutionary physiology, focussing on the genomic basis of thermal adaptation in fishes. This position is for a 1-year term, with possible extension for an additional six months with satisfactory performance.
Reporting to Dr. Patricia Schulte, the successful applicant will examine the genomic basis of thermal adaptation in fishes using a combination of thermal physiology, whole-genome sequencing, transcriptomics, and genome-wide association studies. The successful applicant will work closely with an active research group focussed on various aspects of adaptation to environmental stressors in fishes.
Required qualifications:
• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., evolutionary physiology, fish genomics); prior postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Experience in analyzing one or more of the following data types in fishes: whole-genome sequencing, transcriptomics and/or epigenomics
• Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, with experience in more advanced molecular techniques highly desirable)
• Strong bioinformatic skills, with an emphasis on the analysis of large genomic and/or transcriptomic datasets in R
• Prior experience of fish husbandry and assessment of responses to environmental stressors
• Evidence of excellent scientific writing including a strong record of publishing high quality work in relevant journals
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and present information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the position may include any combination of the following:
• Plan, troubleshoot, and execute experiments relating to the assessment of thermal tolerance in fishes and the genomic basis of variation in this trait
• Assistance with fish husbandry
• Molecular biology laboratory studies
• Analysis of large bioinformatic datasets
• Writing papers relating to their work
• Assisting other lab members with their experiments
• Helping to train new and existing lab members
• Working with other lab members to plan experiments and to help in the bioinformatic analysis of large datasets
• Working as part of a team to complete complex experiments
• Interacting with external partners and collaborators
• Other duties as required
Supervision received
The incumbent will receive supervision by the Principal investigator, Dr. Patricia Schulte
Supervision given
The incumbent may be required to supervise trainees involved in the research program.
Start date and stipend
The anticipated start date is April 19, 2023 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. The position is full-time for one year with the possibility of extension, subject to work performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Candidates should provide a CV, names and contact information of 3 references, and a cover letter describing the applicant’s experience relevant to the required qualifications.
For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact hr@sbme.ubc.ca.
Review of applications will start on March 23, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
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 of Canada will be given priority.
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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.
The closing date for applications is Friday, March 31, 2023.
The Biology program, jointly administered by the Departments of Botany and Zoology, invites applications for a three-year lecturer position in Evolutionary Biology. The position is a joint position between the Departments of Zoology and Botany.
The successful candidate will join the teaching team for BIOL 336 (Fundamentals of Evolutionary Biology), both teach in and coordinate this multi-section course. Classroom teaching duties include: preparing and delivering clear, engaging and interactive classes; developing evaluations and interacting with students through office hours and using online tools. Coordination duties include organizing and facilitating teaching-team meetings; managing teaching assistants; and updating the website, learning activities, course materials and tutorial activities. Other duties include managing course and tutorial registrations.
The other duties of this position will be teaching in the First-Year Seminar in Science (SCIE 113). SCIE 113 is a small, seminar-style course where students learn about what science is and how it is done. The course contributes to the BSc Communication Requirement, and thus the successful candidate will have an interest in teaching oral and written communication skills.
In the future the job may include teaching other biology courses from first-year (e.g., BIOL 121, Genetics, Evolution & Ecology) to more advanced levels. Some service duties may be assigned by the Heads of Botany and Zoology.
The applicant should have experience teaching large-enrolment undergraduate classes using interactive approaches (for example flipped or blended learning approaches), creating and applying evaluations of learning, conducting quantitative analyses and interpretation of evolutionary biology data and mentoring and managing teaching assistants. We seek an individual with exceptional communication, organizational and teaching skills and a record of excellence in teaching. A PhD with demonstrated specialization in Evolutionary Biology is required and additional professional qualifications are desirable.
The anticipated start date is June 1, 2023. The position is a three-year contract, subject to demonstration of satisfactory performance by the end of the first year. A Lecturer is a faculty member holding a renewable term appointment. Lecturer appointments are expected to be renewed for successive terms upon demonstration of excellence in teaching. Lecturers are eligible for a professional development leave of four months (with 80% salary for the period of the leave) every six years.
Please contact info@zoology.ubc.ca for additional information. All email correspondence must indicate the ‘Evolutionary Biology lecturer position’ in the subject line.
Application packages should include:
(i) a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position (2 pages max);
(ii) a curriculum vitae,
(iii) a brief teaching dossier (2-3 pages max), including a statement on teaching philosophy and examples of applications of that philosophy;
(iv) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching); and
(v) three potential referees (note that these referees not be contacted until a candidate is short-listed)
The closing date for applications is Friday, March 31, 2023, with appointment anticipated to begin on June 1, 2023. All applications are to be submitted online Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24437
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been under-represented 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. UBC's strategic plan identifies inclusion as one of our key priorities. We welcome colleagues with the experiences and competencies that can contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity and diversity throughout campus life.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.