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The Department of Medical Genetics, at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track. The successful applicant will be expected to serve as a consultant Clinical Geneticist in the Provincial Medical Genetics Program at BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre and hold a concurrent appointment as an Investigator in the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCCHRI). This position is located within a healthcare facility.
The UBC Department of Medical Genetics is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in basic and clinical research for the diagnosis, and management of genetic diseases. The Provincial Medical Genetics Program provides genetic services within British Columbia and has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The scope of clinical practice includes pediatric genetic assessment, dysmorphology, prenatal genetic assessment and counselling, and adult clinical genetics. The BCCHRI is the largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada, where more than 400 Investigators form a dynamic and highly collaborative research community that aims to improve the health of children and their families. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with a large and diverse community of basic scientists and clinicians.
Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Medical Genetics, the successful candidate will build an innovative translational research program to improve the clinical care of individuals and families with genetic conditions, participate in the teaching activities of the Department, and provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the Department and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.
The successful candidate will hold an MD-PhD, or an MD with at least two additional years of research training. The incumbent will have specialist certification in Medical Genetics and Genomics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists and be eligible for permanent licensing from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. At the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track), the successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and demonstrated ability in scholarly activity and must be willing to participate in the affairs of the Department and the University.
The expected UBC salary for this position is $150,000 per annum at the Assistant Professor level; clinical service will be compensated through the B.C. Medical Service Plan Alternate Payment Program. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable salaries, taking into consideration the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate as well as their years in rank. At UBC, in addition to a competitive salary, a generous benefit package as well as a highly valued pension plan and supportive leaves, are included. For more information about the various Faculty Benefits Packages available at UBC, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/eligibility-enrolment/eligibility-and-plan-cost/faculty-postdoctoral-fellows-eligibility. The successful candidate will also have access to a comprehensive range of services, resources, and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc
An application package should include:
- a letter of application that addresses scholarly, professional and creative work, teaching, administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners;
- a brief statement (1-2 pages) of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
- a detailed curriculum vitae;
- names of three references for an Assistant Professor.
Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs (JR25534)
Should you have any queries about this position, please contact Yash Weerasinghe, Administrative Coordinator at yasodha.weerasinghe@cw.bc.ca
Review of completed applications will begin on September 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2027, or a date to be mutually agreed.
We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request.
Please contact Yash Weerasinghe via email at yasodha.weerasinghe@cw.bc.ca if you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC's Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
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