Postdoctoral Research Fellow Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Analytics in Medical Sciences (AiMS) Institute, the Personalized Cancer Radiotherapy group at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, with the BC Cancer Agency- Kelowna, invites applications for a full-time three year Postdoctoral Fellow position. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2026.

The candidate will report to the Director of the Analytics in Medical Sciences and to the Project Lead, Personalized Cancer Radiotherapy.

We seek a highly-motivated scientist with the ability to define, direct, and complete a project and who:

• Designs and completes experiments to identify biomarkers of radiation response in clinical or preclinical tissue.
• Records and analyzes experimental data accurately and efficiently, maintaining detailed records and documentation.
• Develops integrative models of radiation response through the combination of genotype and biomarker data. (Raman, blood marker etc.)
• Facilitates processes for data transfer and collaboration by identifying relevant data sources, developing pipelines and defining data transfer, storage, sharing, and ensuring that data privacy and regulatory protocols are enacted and followed, including the development of data sharing procedures and protocols between BC Cancer and AiMS.
• Assists in the training and supervision of graduate students and/or research assistants.
• Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines at all times, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ensures compliance with ethics, privacy, and data security requirements
• Interprets and communicates results to the research team and project partners
• Prepares presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and reports in collaboration with the research team.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in medical physics, chemistry, bioinformatics, computational cancer biology/genetics or a related field, obtained within the last 5 years by the time of the appointment start date or an M.D. within 10 years as well as:

• Proficiency in Python, R, and ML libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with genotype, Raman spectroscopy and multi-modal data integration is highly desirable.
• Experience with population-level administrative databases and data transfer protocols.
• Experience with ethics approval protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Excellent verbal, written, and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to facilitate consensus in a team.
• Commitment to upholding quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• 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.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties with strong graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.

The vibrant Irving K. Barber Faculty Science offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The collegial learning environment in the Faculty focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff.

Applicants are asked to submit:

• A letter of application outlining the applicant's research interests;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for 2 referees

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Christina Haston. Deadline for applications is February 28th, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 per annum + benefits.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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.