Posted: May 27, 2026
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Associate Professor, Organoid 3D Cancer Modelling – Vancouver, BC is listed at UBC in UBC Hospital Site - Vancouver, BC. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application.
The Department of Urologic Sciences at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, grant tenure. The Department of Urologic Sciences (DUS), part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, strives to develop and deliver programs of excellence in key areas of urology, leading in education, clinical care, and research.
At UBC, we are committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce, believing it is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning. Our dedication to employment equity fosters inclusion and fairness, enriching UBC as a workplace and creating conditions for rewarding careers.
Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, the successful candidate will lead a research program. This program will focus on aging, metabolism, and the development of innovative three-dimensional (3D) models of urologic cancers using fresh human tissue, including organoid and stem/progenitor cell-driven approaches. Expertise in metabolomics is also sought to complement these research areas, with models used to investigate disease progression, treatment resistance, and enable large-scale drug testing.
The incumbent will participate in the Department's teaching activities, providing mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. They will also contribute service to the University and the broader academic and professional community, working collaboratively to advance strategic initiatives for the Department and Faculty. A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity is essential.
Candidates must demonstrate successful teaching experience, the ability to supervise and mentor graduate students, and a growing body of productive scholarly activity. Required qualifications include a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field, demonstrated expertise in prostate cancer biology, including aging, plasticity, and metabolism, and experience in developing 3D disease models using fresh human tissue, alongside academic mentorship and supervision experience.
Preferred qualifications include a strong publication record and the potential for securing external research funding, as well as experience in collaborative research and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will also show a willingness to respect diverse perspectives and a commitment to enhancing their awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The expected salary for this position is $160,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is dedicated to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
UBC offers a generous benefit package and a highly valued pension plan. Faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources, and career development opportunities.
