Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution at University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is inviting applications for a Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution at its Vancouver campus in Canada. The position is a joint appointment between the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Michael Smith Laboratories.
The successful candidate will lead an innovative, externally funded research program focused on bacteriophage biology, bacteria-phage interactions, microbial evolution, bacterial immunity, and antimicrobial resistance.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop an innovative and internationally competitive research program.
- Obtain external research funding.
- Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology.
- Establish interdisciplinary collaborations within UBC.
- Contribute to departmental, institutional and scientific service.
- Support an inclusive and welcoming research and learning environment.
- Participate in the broader academic and scientific community.
Qualifications & Skills Required
Applicants must have:
- A PhD in a relevant field.
- Postdoctoral research experience.
- A strong record of research achievements.
- Significant publications in bacteriophage biology, microbial evolution, microbiology or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated research excellence.
- The ability to develop an externally funded and internationally competitive research program.
- Experience or potential in graduate and undergraduate teaching.
- A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit their application through AcademicJobsOnline.
The application should include:
- Cover letter – Maximum 2 pages, describing research vision and accomplishments, teaching philosophy and experience, and leadership/service activities.
- Curriculum vitae – Including a complete publication list.
- Research statement – Maximum 4 pages, describing two potentially fundable research projects and explaining how the research fits within the PrePARE research cluster.
- Teaching statement – Maximum 2 pages, describing teaching philosophy and accomplishments.
- Diversity statement – Maximum 1 page, addressing relevant experience and future plans for supporting equity and inclusion.
- Four letters of reference – To be uploaded on institutional letterhead.
Job Requisition: JR25568
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