Postdoctoral Research Fellow

UBC The University of British Columbia • Full-time • Vancouver General Hospital - Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, Canada • 2w ago

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department

West Laboratory OKMP | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine (Christopher West)

Posting End Date

May 31, 2025

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

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2026

The expected salary for this position is $70,000 CAD per annum.

Funded postdoctoral fellowship position in cardiovascular and autonomic physiology

Job Summary

The department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences invites application for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of autonomic cardiovascular control with a focus on the acute hemodnamic management of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The position is a joint appointment between The University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences and the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD: research location). The candidate will lead a clinical research project to test a novel approach to the hemodynamic management of newly injured patients with SCI. In addition, there is an opportunity to be involved in leading other clinical cardiovascular research projects in individuals living with chronic SCI.

The position is located in Vancouver, Canada, at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, where the candidate will join the labs of Drs. Christopher West and Brian Kwon. Dr. Christopher West leads a translational program of research focused on the cardiovascular and autonomic consequences of SCI. Dr. Brian Kwon is a surgeon-scientist with diverse research interests that span acute hemodynamic management, biomarkers for injury severity, and large animal modelling. Both the West and Kwon labs offer a highly-collaborative training environment for emerging scholars in the field of SCI.

Key responsibilities

Lead a cross-over hemodynamic monitoring study in acutely injured individuals with SCI
Lead a longitudinal pilot randomized clinical trial to test a novel approach to the hemodynamic management of newly injured individuals with SCI
Collaborate and integrate with the clinical care team at Vancouver General Hospital
Lead the development and application for clinical research ethics
Conduct detailed cardiovascular and autonomic screening tests in individuals with SCI
Write manuscripts and present findings at international conferences

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a PhD in cardiovascular physiology and/or spinal cord injury biology. They should have strong hands-on skills in performing, analyzing and interpreting common cardiovascular assessment techniques, such as ultrasound. The candidate will have a proven track record in working in a clinical setting and ideally would have prior experience in working with individuals with SCI. In addition, the candidate should be able to work well within a larger team-based environment and have outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Pay will be commensurate with the level of experience and subject to UBC regulations for stipends for postdoctoral fellows. The expected salary for this position is $70,000 CAD per annum. The expected term for this position is 3-years.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable but would ideally be September 1st, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates based on their timeline of availability.

Applicants should send a cover letter and copy of their CV along with the names and contact details of 3 referees directly to Dr. Christopher West (chris.west@ubc.ca)

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

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