Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics - Assistant/Associate Professor (Therapeutics Research)

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The Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics (APT, see apt.med.ubc.ca) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenure) in Therapeutics Research.

This appointment will provide the successful candidate with access to a unique environment where researchers in basic science and therapeutics converge with academic clinicians to ensure a multi-disciplinary research and education approach to clinically relevant problems regarding the use of prescription medications. In part, this includes providing critical expertise through participation with the activities of the Therapeutics Initiative (TI, see www.ti.ubc.ca).

APT consists of scientists and teaching faculty who provide undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmacology and therapeutics, and more than 550 physicians who provide postgraduate residency programs and fellowships in anesthesiology. The successful candidate will have opportunities for collaboration with the scientists in the TI and the wider APT and Faculty of Medicine communities. The TI was established within APT in 1994, with a mission to provide physicians, pharmacists and the provincial pharmacare plan with up-to-date, evidence-based, practical information on prescription drug therapy. The TI consists of 40 faculty members, staff and contractors, and conducts systematic reviews of existing drug studies, original pharmacoepidemiologic research with British Columbia’s administrative healthcare databases, and educational interventions with physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and the public.

Reporting to the Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics and taking direction from the TI Co-Directors, the successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program in the area of pharmacoepidemiology and biostatistics related to the mission of the TI. Short-listed candidates will be further evaluated for their potential and desire to obtain grant funding and serve in a future leadership role with the TI. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the Department and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

The successful candidate will hold an PhD in epidemiology with advanced biostatistics and post-doctoral research experience in pharmacoepidemiology. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated ability to conduct observational research on very large databases using advanced biostatistical methods. Experience in methods of evaluating drugs for rare diseases, experience in drug policy research, or experience in health economics are assets.

• Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity.
• Associate Professor, Tenure: The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and ability to direct graduate students, a growing body of productive scholarly activity, and must be willing to participate in the affairs of the Department and the University.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Office space will be located on the UBC main campus at Point Grey in Vancouver. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with a large and diverse community of basic scientists and clinicians throughout the wider UBC community.

The expected salary for this position ranges from $135,000 per annum (at the Assistant Professor level) to $170,000 per annum (at the Associate Professor level). The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/.

Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics.  An application package should include:

1. A letter outlining the applicant’s experience in research, clinical practice and teaching with a,
2. A detailed curriculum vitae, that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/or clinical teaching, (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context
3. Publications record;
4. A five-year research plan including research proposal(s) (maximum 2 pages),
5. The names of three referees (four arm’s length referees for the Associate Professor rank).

Applications should be directed to:

Allison Rintoul
Senior Administrator, UBC Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor, Pharmacoepidemiology/Biostatistics

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is April 1, 2026, 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 Allison Rintoul via email at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment.