Postdoctoral Research Fellow-1

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow-1

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Family Group
Academic

Department
Research | Men's Health | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science (John Oliffe)

Job End Date
March 31, 2028

Posting End Date
November 19, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

The stipend for the position at 1.0 FTE, is  between CAD $70,000 and  $78,785 per year, indexed annually, plus an annual research support allocation of CAD $12,000, over five years.

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

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.

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.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

JOB SUMMARY

The MacIsaac School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for three full-time (1.0 FTE) positions at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow (Movember Institute Discovery Fellow) for a one-year term, renewable for up to five years subject to work performance, funding availability and the UBC approval process, as part of the Movember Institute of Men's Health Discovery Research Program. The Program is a major international investment in developing the next generation of men's health researchers and building research capacity in boys' and men's emotional and relational health.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will design, lead and deliver an independent five-year program of research focused primarily on underserved boys and young men aged 12-35. The research will address one or more of the Program's three themes: Coping and Consumption, Social Connection, and Early Fatherhood.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious early-career researcher to build their own research program with five years of funding security, senior mentorship, a dedicated research support allocation and a separately funded nested PhD Scholarship.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based in the UBC MacIsaac School of Nursing and will report to and be mentored by Professor John Oliffe, the Movember Institute Professorial Fellow for Canada. They will have a high degree of independence in designing and leading their research program and will work independently within the five-year research plan. Co-supervision arrangements will be made where needed with the agreement of the Postdoctoral Fellow and Professor Oliffe.  The three UBC-based Fellows will form the Canadian hub of the Discovery Research Program.

They will also join an international cohort of 11 Discovery Fellows working across Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States, with access to structured mentorship, professional development and international collaboration through the Movember Institute.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will liaise with faculty, trainees and staff across UBC, and with community, practice, policy and health system partners in British Columbia and nationally.

WORK PERFORMED

- Develop and deliver an agreed five-year Fellowship research plan and annual workplans, meeting agreed objectives, outputs and milestones, and meeting Fellowship reporting obligations including six-monthly progress reports to Movember.

- Design, conduct and lead intra- and inter-disciplinary research that advances knowledge and understanding of boys' and young men's emotional and relational health, and solutions to complex problems.

- Build a national and emerging international reputation through a focused body of work, with a target of two first-author peer-reviewed and/or other research outputs per year or an agreed equivalent, and communicate findings to the discipline and the community.

- Develop partnerships and collaborations with community, practice, policy and health system partners, including those working with underserved boys and young men, and support the translation of findings into services, policy and practice.

- Develop, write and lead applications for additional external post-doctoral scholarships and research funding to extend and sustain the research program.

- Contribute to the recruitment, development and day-to-day mentorship of the nested PhD Scholar, with formal supervisory arrangements determined according to UBC regulations and the incumbent's experience. May also mentor junior trainees and students.

- Participate actively in the Movember Institute's national and international research community, including fortnightly to monthly meetings with mentors, quarterly learning and development activities, cohort meetings and two international convenings during the Fellowship.

- Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

- Perform other responsibilities as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is based at the UBC Vancouver campus. Regular in-person engagement with the Canadian hub is required. Domestic and international travel is required, including two international Discovery cohort convenings during the Fellowship; funding for required international travel is provided by the Movember Institute. Occasional work outside normal working hours is required to participate in global Program activities across time zones.

Relocation and day-to-day travel to the host university are at the Fellow's expense and are not an eligible expense against the annual research support allocation.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications, skills and knowledge are required:

- A PhD in behavioural or social sciences, epidemiology, public health, health services research, implementation science or a related field, awarded on or after November 19, 2021 (within five years of the application closing date of November 19, 2026).

- Knowledge of boys' and young men's emotional and relational health relevant to one or more of the Program's themes: Coping and Consumption, Social Connection, and Early Fatherhood.

- A strong publication record demonstrating research excellence, relative to career stage and opportunity, including first-author peer-reviewed publications.

- Success in leading, obtaining, and  contributing to applications for, external research project funding.

- Capacity to develop and lead an independent five-year research program through clearly defined projects, annual workplans, milestones and outputs.

- Demonstrated ability to translate research findings for policy, practice or community audiences, or clear potential to do so, and to work respectfully with underserved communities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and international team.

- Team building and tangible contributions to the Men’s Health Research Programs portfolios including human resources and finance, knowledge mobilization including public outreach events and social media communications.

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the time of application and for the duration of the Fellowship.

The University of British Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English. Accordingly, individuals are required to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Applications must be submitted online to the Movember Institute through Movember's Grants Management System : Funding Opportunity .   Applicants do not need to secure UBC institutional endorsement, a letter of support from UBC, or an appointment before applying.  Review of applications will begin November 20, 2026. All applications received by November 19, 2026 will receive full consideration.

The anticipated start date is April 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The stipend for the position at 1.0 FTE, is  between CAD $70,000 and  $78,785 per year, indexed annually, plus an annual research support allocation of CAD $12,000, over five years. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits .

Further information about the School is available on the MacIsaac School of Nursing website at https://macisaacnursing.ubc.ca/ and information on the employment environment in the Faculty of Applied Science is available at https://apsc.ubc.ca/faculty/career-opportunities .

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 accepted, recognized and integrated into current structures, planning and decision-making modes. To learn more about UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility, please visit their website https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility. To learn more about how the University is working to create a more inclusive working and learning environment, please see the UBC Inclusion Action Plan's goals related to recruitment and retention https://equity.ubc.ca/about/inclusion-action-plan/inclusion-action-plan-what-we-heard/

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The School of Nursing at UBC gratefully acknowledge that our students, faculty, and staff gather on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people, particularly the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. In all our work, we are committed to enacting the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to upholding the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, and to fostering Indigenous health and cultural safety.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Discovery Research Program supports 11 Discovery Fellows globally - three in Canada, one in Australia, one in Ireland, three in the United Kingdom and three in the United States - across four connected regional research hubs at the University of British Columbia, Deakin University, the University of York and the University of Michigan.