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Faculty Opportunities

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Department of Mathematics at the Vancouver campus of The University of British Columbia invites applications for a faculty position in Mathematical Biology of Zoonotic Infections to start no earlier than 1st July 2025. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level where the candidate will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary Prepare for Pandemics through Advanced Research in Evolution (PrePARE) research cluster (https://prepare.ubc.ca/) formed to address the emergence and evolution of infectious disease. Applicants specializing in mathematical theory or computational analysis of zoonotic pathogen biology, transmission, genomics, and/or evolution are encouraged to apply, especially those with an interest in developing insights for innovative interventions. Applicants with a strong combined background in microbiology and mathematics, with interests including: host-zoonotic pathogen interactions, zoonotic pathogen evolution, One Health, vaccine effectiveness, and/or antibiotic resistance modeling to mitigate evolving infectious disease threats, would be well aligned with the mission of the PrePARE research cluster.

 

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in immunology. The successful candidate will lead a research program in innate or adaptive immunity in the context of health or disease. We are a vibrant and welcoming community who recognize the breadth of immunology research. The starting date for this position will be no earlier than July 1, 2025. The position requires a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research achievements and publications in this field. The successful applicant 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 in immunology; and participate in service to the 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.

 

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