Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Family Group
Academic

Department
Therapeutics Initiative | Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Faculty of Medicine (Colin Dormuth)

Job End Date
December 31, 2027

Posting End Date
November 28, 2027
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 - $72,000 per annum.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. ​​​​​​

Dr. Colin Dormuth, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics, is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research using large population-based databases to assess the safety and effectiveness of medications in a real-world setting, and support other provincially and nationally funded research projects, including the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (CNODES, https://www.cnodes.ca).

The fellow will work from the Therapeutics Initiative offices in downtown Victoria, BC (preferred) or UBC Point Grey Campus in Vancouver, BC.

The UBC Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics is an amalgamation of three important and inter-related areas of medicine: anesthesiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics. Brought together by common interests, we challenge ourselves to create opportunities to share each other’s expertise in order to foster excellence in research, education and knowledge translation.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to Dr. Colin Dormuth, the incumbent will be responsible for:

- Conducting substantive, methodologically rigorous pharmacoepidemiologic research analyses using large healthcare administrative databases;

- Writing and executing SAS code to support projects and Ministry of Health deliverables;

- Participating in study design, quality assurance testing, documenting coding methods, and interpreting results;

- Contributing to literature reviews and syntheses;

- Writing research abstracts, summary reports, and scientific articles, and submitting articles to peer-reviewed journals;

- Presenting study results to the scientific community at national and international conferences;

- Identifying and pursuing secondary research projects and research funding; and

- Collaborating with the other research teams.

QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants will have:

- Doctorate degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Economics

- Minimum of two years related experience

- Experience in pharmacoepidemiology is an asset

- Demonstrated skills in data management and programming using statistical packages (SAS, R and SQL and occasionally STATA);

- Demonstrated knowledge of research processes, systematic reviews, and syntheses;

- Education/training and experience in quantitative research methods, and multivariate statistical analysis;

- Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills;

- High-level conceptual, analytical, and critical appraisal skills; and

- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to work closely with members of a research team.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary for this position is $68,000 - $72,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application package should include:

- A cover letter, noting research experience and interest in the position;

- A detailed curriculum vitae with all relevant employment and academic experience;

- 1-2 writing samples (publications) or thesis chapter;

- Contact information for three referees

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Patrick Salame at patrick.salame@ubc.ca .

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2027 or upon 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 the Assistant Manager, HR & Administration via email at anae-hr.admin@ubc.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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