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The Biology program, jointly administered by the Departments of Botany and Zoology, invites applications for a three-year lecturer position in the areas of cell and molecular biology/neuroscience. The position is a 100% Zoology appointment.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching large-enrolment undergraduate classes using interactive approaches (for example flipped or blended learning approaches), creating and applying evaluations of learning, organizing and teaching undergraduate tutorials and labs, 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 cell/molecular biology is required, with experience in neuroscience.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching lectures and tutorials/labs in the Biology and the Neuroscience Undergraduate programs. The applicant will be expected to use best practices in all instructional roles, promoting critical thinking and scientific inference, and encouraging active participation from a diverse group of undergraduate students. Classroom teaching duties include: preparing and delivering clear, engaging and interactive classes; developing evaluations; interacting with students through office hours; and using online teaching tools. Tutorial/lab-related teaching duties include but are not limited to: preparing tutorial/lab instructions, small-group learning activities and evaluation materials; training and mentoring teaching assistants in their instruction and evaluation of students; interacting with students through office hours and online tools. Class-related administrative duties include: updating the course website and discussion boards; ensuring compliance with university policies; organization of student enrolment in tutorial/lab sections; management and quality control of student-collected data; and compilation and final adjudication of grades.
In addition, the applicant will be expected to contribute to the service and teaching needs of the Biology program and the Zoology Department. These may include, but are not limited to, participation on committees and peer review of teaching, and the participation in the development of curriculum for undergraduate neuroscience lab courses.
The position is a three-year contract, renewable depending on the budget and the applicant’s demonstration of satisfactory performance by the end of the first year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Please contact Edythe Grant at grant@zoology.ubc.ca for additional information. All email correspondence must indicate the Biology lecturer position in the subject line.
How to apply
Applications should be made through the University of British Columbia’s Human Resources online careers page: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Lecturer_JR2380 by June 24th. The appointment is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2021.
Application packages should be submitted as a single PDF document and consist of:
(i) a cover letter outlining qualification for the position
(ii) a curriculum vitae
(iii) a one-page statement on teaching philosophy
(iv) a one-page statement describing experiences with diversity, and planned contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
(v) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations); and
(vi) Applicants should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via email to refs@zoology.ubc.ca by the referees by the deadline of June 24, 2021.
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As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
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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The Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, invites applications for a Research Associate in the Altshuler Lab. This is a one-year term appointment.
Description: The Research Associate will be involved in neurophysiological recordings from the midbrain and cerebellum of birds and training of new graduate students in electrophysiology.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and translational research pertaining to the midbrain and cerebellum.
• Investigation into the encoding of visual signals in the midbrain and cerebellum.
• Investigation into neurophysiology of optic flow encoding.
• Plan, perform and coordinate experiments/studies pertaining to the above.
• Foster research collaborations and work jointly with academic, industry, and other partners.
• Scientifically document lab experiments, data analysis, interpretations.
• Train and mentor junior research trainees.
• Write manuscripts, present results at internal and external meetings.
• Identify funding opportunities and write provincial and national grant proposals with supervisor as a co-applicant.
QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have a solid scientific and technical background with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. In addition, the candidate will be highly motivated, willing to learn, and comfortable with responsibility.
- Ph.D. in neuroscience
- Minimum 5 years of previous postdoctoral research experience in neurophysiology.
- Excellent research funding history in provincial, national, or international competitions.
- Applicants with experience and a strong track record in vision in the midbrain and cerebellum are especially encouraged to apply.
- A proven track record with a minimum of 8 first author publications in reputable journals in neuroscience.
- Proficiency in stereotaxic surgery, juxtacellular recordings, inactivation methods with simultaneous electrophysiological recordings from connected brain areas, and visual motion perception.
- Some experience in optogenetics and intracranial viral injections.
- Experience with statistical analyses and scientific writing. The candidate must excel in both written and oral communication. Previous experience with grant writing will be considered an asset.
- Social and networking skills are desirable.
Applicants should apply online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Research-Associate_JR1827
Apply with a single PDF document containing a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Any questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Douglas Altshuler at doug@zoology.ubc.ca.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. 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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The UBC Biodiversity Research Centre is made up of over 70 faculty members with interests in ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity and conservation. We invite applications for highly motivated postdoctoral fellows interested in a variety of research topics related to biodiversity. Preference will be given to candidates with bold ideas, demonstrated research ability, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research on core problems in biodiversity, foster interactions within the Centre, run a seminar series, and organize a retreat. Postdoctoral fellows funded by the Biodiversity Research Centre typically interact with several lab groups. Candidates are welcome to contact potential collaborating labs in the Centre to inquire about current and potential research activities, but it is not necessary to apply to work with a specific faculty member.
Starting date: 1 September 2021
Salary: $50,000 per year and benefits (including extended health and dental coverage)
Research funds: $7,000 per year, with the option to convert this to salary
Necessary qualifications: Candidates must have obtained, or expect to complete, their doctoral degree no later than September 2021, and be able to demonstrate a solid scientific background as evidenced by publication record and research statement.
To apply, please provide: brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 page research statement of overall scientific goals and interests, and the names and contact information for three referees. The research statement is free form but we should be able to determine both the general interests and specific projects that the candidate will engage in over the postdoc period.
Candidates: submit your application online at the UBC Careers webpage: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Biodiversity-Postdoctoral-Fellow-2021-2023_JR232
Application closing date: January 10, 2021. All materials must be received by January 10, 2021 to ensure full consideration.
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.
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Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2020 Winter Term 2.
BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry - 3 credits.
Course Description: Biological molecules, protein structure and enzyme action, energy transfer, central metabolic pathways and their regulation. Examples drawn from plants, animals and microorganisms.
Job Description: Primary duties include transitioning and coordinating two sections of the course, Tutorials, prepping Teaching Assistants and Peer Tutors, and teaching lectures online. Other duties include, moderating discussion forums, developing and deploying online activities. The term runs from January 11 – April 30, 2021.
A major theme of the course is protein biochemistry and their role in metabolism. Candidates should have a PhD in Biochemistry as well as relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level in the area of Biochemistry. Experience with online teaching is expected and previous experience in teaching BIOL 201 is required.
The current minimum salary for a 3-credit course is $7806.12.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters. Application deadline is December 30, 2020.
Applications should be emailed to: Professor Sunita Chowrira at (chowrira@mail.ubc.ca), Associate Head of Biology University of British Columbia.
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.
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The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia seeks applicants for five tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in the thematic area of restoring and protecting global biodiversity. The Faculty of Science, together with the Faculties of Arts, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems is sponsoring this unique cluster hire, which builds on existing excellence in this area at UBC. These new hires will join an existing interdisciplinary research and scholarship faculty team focused on solutions-oriented approaches to biodiversity loss and its connection to sustainability and adaptive capacity for humanity. For further information see https://biodiversity.ubc.ca/cluster-hire.
As one of the five positions, we seek a Biodiversity Data Scientist to be jointly appointed in the Departments of Botany and Zoology, with opportunities for strong interactions with UBC's Beaty Biodiversity Museum and Biodiversity Research Centre. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degree by June, 2021, show evidence of potential to develop a strong research program, and contributions to teaching and training at graduate and undergraduate levels. In evaluating candidates, we may also consider contributions to leadership, community service or engagement, and social or policy impacts of the candidate's work.
The Biodiversity Data Scientist will conduct research tackling current challenges in using and integrating disparate data streams to promote major advances in biodiversity monitoring and conservation. Relevant data streams are accumulating rapidly, including remote sensing (e.g., GPS telemetry, camera traps, audio recordings, satellite and aerial imagery), environmental DNA, citizen-science data, and the physical and digital databases of natural history collections, along with methodological advances such as machine learning. We seek a scholar who harnesses such data and methods, and applies them to conservation problems locally or globally. We welcome applications from scholars who use their analyses for programs and platforms that educate, inspire or engage citizens, stakeholders or decision-makers, or that guide choices in biodiversity conservation within their social context. The candidate's expertise may be in evolutionary biology, ecology (including statistical, computational, and applied ecology), environmental sciences, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and training, and academic service in their departments. They will also work collaboratively with other members of the Biodiversity Solutions team to develop approaches to solving social-ecological challenges related to biodiversity conservation. Applicants should have a strong interest in conducting collaborative, interdisciplinary work, as demonstrated through existing or proposed research, teaching, leadership, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
Applicants should submit to UBC-Department of Zoology-AP [#17215]
1. Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that summarizes briefly
a. How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will advance the research vision of the Biodiversity Solutions Cluster,
b. How you have demonstrated a strong interest or experience in conducting collaborative, interdisciplinary work,
c. How you have displayed leadership, for example through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program, and showing how your work does or will connect to understanding of biodiversity or solutions to biodiversity crises.
4. Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching interests and accomplishments, addressing how you will teach core undergraduate courses in the UBC Biology program run by the Departments of Botany and Zoology
5. Statement (up to 1 page) identifying your past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with your ability to work with a culturally diverse student body (giving specific examples where possible); as well as your philosophy of and potential future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion
6. Up to 3 representative publications
7. Candidates should arrange for three referees to submit letters using Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17215
Equity, inclusivity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We particularly 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, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Applicants will be asked to complete an equity survey. The survey information will not be used to determine eligibility for employment, but will be collated to provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of our applicant pool and identifying potential barriers to the employment of designated equity group members. Your participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. This survey takes only a minute to complete. You may self-identify in one or more of the designated equity groups. You may also decline to identify in any or all of the questions by choosing "not disclosed."
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Review of applications will begin mid-November 2020 and continue until the position is filled.
Further information
The anticipated starting date for positions is July 1, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter, dependent on immigration and travel restrictions.
The UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and challenges to the status quo. UBC is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded throughout the university’s academic and work life, recognizing that significant work remains to be accomplished. For example, UBC's vision is to be a world leader in the implementation of Indigenous people's human rights and is guided in a mission of reconciliation as articulated and called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. It is firmly committed to recruiting Indigenous faculty, students, and staff as outlined in its Indigenous Strategic Plan. As one of the world's leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.
The Zoology Department includes more than 38 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology (https://www.zoology.ubc.ca/). Its faculty and students pursue cutting edge questions in Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics, Evolution, Ecology, and Cell and Developmental Biology. The Botany Department, with 30 research faculty members, is one of the largest and strongest botanical/plant-science focused departments in North America, offering a wide range of research and educational programs (https://www.botany.ubc.ca/). Specializations range from the organismal to the molecular level.
The successful applicant will also join the Biodiversity Research Centre (http://www.biodiversity.ubc.ca). The centre includes more than 90 faculty across the two UBC campuses (Vancouver and Okanagan) and provides exceptional opportunities to interact with an outstanding and collegial research community, develop strengths in research and graduate teaching, study and contribute to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum's collections (http://beatymuseum.ubc.ca/), and participate in the Museum's educational programs and outreach efforts. The Beaty Biodiversity Museum comprises a research collection of over 2.1 million natural history specimens over several major collections - Spencer Entomological Collection, Cowan Tetrapod Collection, Fossil Collection, Fish Collection, Marine Invertebrate Collection and the UBC Herbarium, which holds major collections of bryophytes, lichens & fungi, macroalgae and vascular plants.
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The Brauner lab is looking to hire a full time aquatic technician to help with daily fish care and assisting laboratory studies on smolt growth and development for a recently funded salmon aquaculture research grant. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please encourage them to apply. The position has recently been posted and will be open until July 31, 2020. The following is the link to the job and specific information for the add.
Job Opening ID: 37860
Posting Title: Research Asst/Tech 3
Posting Date: 18-Jul-2020