Postdoctoral Research Fellow Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF), 1.0FTE, for a 12 month appointment (with the possibility of extension). The position will involve working on grant funded cervical cancer elimination research studies being conducted through the Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI). The research area focuses on HPV related screening approaches for Cervical Cancer prevention. The role provides a range of specific leadership responsibilities regarding the collection and analysis of data collected in Global Control of HPV Related Diseases Research Program.

Housed within the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an innovative unit that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions: Occupational and Environmental Health; Health Services and Policy; Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; and Health in Populations. The resulting mix of professions and disciplines is seen as a means of connecting individuals and learners to galvanize the relationship between health research, public health and health services and to enhance learning.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Gina Ogilvie.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership regarding the data collection and analysis research components of the project, including the development of study methodologies and instrumentation, and drafting of manuscripts.
• Leads several ongoing analysis activities for research components through regular meetings with other researchers and research assistants
• Reviews study protocols as assigned and discusses logistics with Research Investigators and the Research Program Manager. Ensures documentation is consistently maintained as directed by the study protocol.
• Conducts data collection and completion of protocol specific documentation as needed
• Acts as a mentor and resource to masters and PhD students and other trainees
• Acts as a resource to various research team members to identify real or potential problems and works to resolve these issues
• Participates in study progress meetings with research team(s).
• Conducts a variety of data analyses on study databases and generates progress and interim reports for presentation to the national and international investigative teams.
• Develops abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for submission and/or presentations as needed
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have:

• Demonstrated abilities and experience in the area of public health, clinical and research coordination and analysis of quantitative data
• Experience with health strategies or public health
• Strong epidemiological, and quantitative analytic skills
• Experience in dealing with multiple commitments, short deadlines and sensitive public health, clinical or research issues
• Preference will be given to applicants with intermediate or advanced computer skills in the following software packages: MS Office (particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint), SPSS or SAS or R, and NVivo (qualitative data software package)
• Familiarity with the public health field, particularly HPV screening research, allied study centres and other potential research partners
• Familiarity and experience with grant funded projects and study protocol requirements including ethical conduct, ethics approval process, standard operating procedures, source documentation and good clinical practice
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, research and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and creative thinking and a logical approach to problem solving are also necessary
• Strong leadership skills, self-directed, self-motivated and independent work skills
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams

The expected salary for this position is $70,000-$75,000/ per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

An application package should include :

• A cover letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for 3 referees

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs ( JR24132 ).

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Laurie Smith, Research Program Manager, at laurie.smith@bccancer.bc.ca

Review of applications will begin on May 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is June 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, Laurie Smith, Research Program Manager, at laurie.smith@bccancer.bc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC's Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

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