Research Opportunities

RESEARCH CLUSTER COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE

This position is 50% part-time for 1 year, with the possibility of extension. The Research Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for managing the activities of the UBC Advancing Multifunctional Dental Biomaterials Research Cluster, which is funded by the UBC Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters competition. The focus of this position is to establish new research collaborations between cluster members.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Research Cluster Coordinator will report directly to the Cluster Lead Principal Investigator and will work with the other cluster investigators, national and international collaborators, and other staff and investigators at UBC-V, UBC-O, and elsewhere.

WORK PERFORMED

  • Coordinates all research cluster activities including establishing new research collaborations between cluster members, planning networking sessions, designing brochures, developing agendas, defining scope, and determining internal deadlines.
  • Leads meetings, research seminars, workshops, conferences, outreach events, and other research events to facilitate mutually beneficial working relationships.
  • Liaises between investigators, partners, staff, trainees, and external collaborators involved in the Advancing Multifunctional Dental Biomaterials Research Cluster including identifying novel directions for future research projects and collaborations, bridging the gap between numerous different areas of scientific expertise to bring multidisciplinary researchers together, and ensuring plans are followed through to execution for maximum effect.
  • Identifies appropriate funding sources and generates excitement amongst the cluster members for new opportunities.
  • Provides operational management and oversight of the cluster including creating timelines, submitting progress reports, and managing the budget such that the cluster activities are achieved in a coordinated manner.
  • Proposes and implements new initiatives that align with the cluster’s overall long-term strategic goals.
  • Offers broad support to the Cluster Lead PI with setting priorities, developing strategies, building consensus, accomplishing objectives, and implementing plans.
  • Prepares comprehensive reports and financial forecasts.
  • Participates in joint grant proposal (funding agencies) and project proposal (corporations) writing for future research projects between cluster members and initiatives related to the cluster.
  • Facilitates ethics submissions, renewals, and amendments for research projects related to the cluster.
  • Communicates clusters goals and activities to relevant stakeholders including maintaining the website and developing social media sites to expand the global reach of the cluster.
  • Identifies and engages relevant stakeholder groups and integrates community groups and organizations (including community partners such as Indigenous communities, academia, industry, and not-for-profit organizations).
  • Performs other related duties as required.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/JUDGEMENT

The Research Cluster Coordinator is required to conduct all research facilitation activities in a professional and ethical manner following approved guidelines. Confidentiality must be respected when dealing with research data. Errors made could influence the ability of researchers to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility and funding of the PI, UBC, and other internal and external research partners.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works independently under the direction of the Cluster Lead PI. The Research Cluster Coordinator is expected to develop their own work plan and timelines, and to exercise a considerable amount of judgement and initiative in the completion of tasks and responsibilities.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

May provide instruction to students, staff, and postdoctoral research fellows as required.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Graduate degree in biology/science/healthcare professional field strongly preferred. Dental degree beneficial. Minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in peer-reviewed, scientific/technical writing and grant writing/fundraising for non-profit organizations. Experience in a scientific/medical research environment including a full understanding of research methodology. Project management experience preferred.

SKILLS 

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Strong technical scientific writing skills and/or certification.
  • Intermediate computer literacy including Microsoft Office and writing/publishing software such as EndNote or Mendeley.
  • High degree of resourcefulness, motivation, enthusiasm, and initiative.
  • Good understanding of research methods.
  • Ability to comprehend and incorporate broad scientific concepts and effectively communicate complex scientific issues.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
  • Ability to interpret results and make recommendations for implementation.
  • Ability to work independently while participating collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to inquiries.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people across all career stages.

Please see JR17418 listed on the UBC Staff Careers website (https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs) for more information and to apply for this position.

Posted: June 7, 2024

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Grant-Funded Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Position

Faculty of Dentistry

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus

 

The UBC Faculty of Dentistry is accepting internal applicants from international research leaders with an existing full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Professor for a CIHR Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Oral Cancer Research with an emphasis on diagnostics and prevention. This Tier 1 Chair is tenable for 7 years with an opportunity to renew for an additional 7 years.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a Tier 1 CRC position. Tier 1 CRC nominees must be Professors, or Associate Professors who are expected to be promoted to the Professor rank within 1 or 2 years of the nomination. The Canada Research Chairs Program supports outstanding researchers in areas that will further UBC’s strategic research plan. All Chair nominations are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website [https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca] for full program information and further details on eligibility criteria.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD and be recognized nationally and internationally as an established expert in the area of oral cancer research. In addition, the candidate should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and supervision at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, a strong track record of attracting research funding (Tri-Agency), and a track record in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Administrative experience is also essential for this position. Duties include ongoing leadership in oral cancer research, service to the Department and the academic community, student teaching, and research supervision.

In accordance with UBC’s CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan [https://research.ubc.ca/federal-research-chair-programs/canada-research-chairs/ubcs-commitment-equity-diversity-and] and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be restricted to members of the following federally designated groups: people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, and people from minoritized gender identity groups. Currently, UBC has a gap in representation for people with disabilities. Until such time as this is remedied, the names of those self-identifying as having a disability will be provided separately to the search committee in order for them to follow preferential hiring strategies. Applicants to CRC positions are asked to complete this equity survey [https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WJHol7SfPxRMu9] as part of the application, and candidates from these groups must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the designated equity groups to be considered for the position. Candidates must also provide their names to be considered.

Personal information is collected under the authority of sections 26(a), 26(c), and 26(e) of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information you provide will be used to determine whether you qualify for participation in this restricted process, and to advance accessibility, equity, and fair adjudication in this process. Data will be collected by the Equity & Inclusion Office, and only the names of those eligible for the search process will be shared with the search committee, except those self-identifying with a disability whose names will be shared separately and confidentially to follow UBC’s preferential hiring strategy. All responses will be stored in a secure database.

In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., maternity, parental, medical, bereavement) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process, we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Ingrid Ellis, Faculty of Dentistry, by e-mail at iellis@dentistry.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/CWA or contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

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 is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in the academic and research ecosystem. Please provide a brief statement (1-2 pages) that describes any current or planned engagements and contributions made to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic (research/scholarship, teaching/learning), professional (non-academic or clinical work), or community (local, national, international community-based) contexts.

The closing date for applications is June 30, 2024. Please contact Dr. Hannu Larjava at larjava@dentistry.ubc.ca with any questions regarding this posting.

Submit a current CV (UBC format) and include a two-page description of the proposed CRC Tier 1 research program. Please ensure that this two-page document highlights the existing research strengths of your program and how it might move forward if offered a CRC Chair. Please include EDI aspects in the discussion of your existing and planned research. Send the completed application package to Ingrid Ellis [iellis@dentistry.ubc.ca] along with suggested names and contact information for three potential arms-length referees.

Posted: May 22, 2024