Postdoctoral Fellow (Clinical Research), Implementation & Knowledge Translation for Exercise Oncology Programs (Kristin Campbell) Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Fellow (Clinical Research)

The Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy (CEPL) in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver Campus, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an established group of scientists and clinicians in the laboratory of Dr. Kristin Campbell.

Under direction of Dr. Kristin Campbell, the Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab and the Department of Physical Therapy in the Faculty of Medicine, is seeking a full time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to perform research within a collaborative research program focused on knowledge translation and implementation of behavior change and structured exercise programs for people with breast and colon cancer, delivered through supportive care community organizations and clinical partnerships.

The CEPL is a research lab that develops, evaluates, and implements physiotherapy and exercise interventions that support people living with and beyond cancer in managing treatment side effects and enhancing their quality of life. Through partnering with people with lived experience, healthcare providers and administrators, our team advocates for better integration of physiotherapy and exercise programs into standard cancer care.

The postdoctoral will collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams leading two major implementation projects:

• Does tailored referral support increase the reach of the Breast Cancer Endocrine Fitness (BE-FIT) program?
• CO.21-IMPACT: Implementing Physical Activity in ColorecTal Cancer

This full time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is located at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Start date of 1 September 2026.

Work performed:

• Coordinating research activities and manage project timelines;
• Leading the co-design of clinician-facing and patient-facing intervention materials
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams across UBC, BC Cancer, and other institutions including clinical, technical, and patient partner interest holders and presenting project updates and findings on a regular basis;
• Leading implementation and evaluation of program referral and delivery across British Columbia, and collaborating on national and international dissemination Collecting, managing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data;
• Contributing to literature reviews and research syntheses, as needed;
• Preparing conference abstracts and manuscripts stemming from this work and other work
• Supervising research assistants and trainees involved in data collection, analysis, writing, and related projects;
• Contributing to additional projects led by the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigators
• Providing support with future research proposals and/or for new funding opportunities
• Maintaining accountability for the quality and integrity of the research and data, as well as the effective and efficient management of research projects and deliverables

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., exercise science/physiology, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, psychology, implementation science) and a strong foundation in exercise oncology, behaviour change, co-design, and/or knowledge mobilization being an asset;
• Ability to manage all aspects of a project, from experimental design to data interpretation and assembly of manuscripts;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment;
• 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 $60,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Terms of Appointment

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Fellow appointment
• 2-year funded term (01 September 2026 – 31 August 2028), with possibility of extension based on performance and successful additional funding

Application procedure

• An application package should include:
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining the applicant's research experience; with specific examples of experience and research interests.
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for two referees