Postdoctoral Research Fellow – STBBI Precision Public Health (OPTIMISE) Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – STBBI Precision Public Health (OPTIMISE)

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow who will focus on the “Optimising STBBI health outcomes through precision health (OPTIMISE)” project, funded primarily by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The OPTIMISE project aims to characterize syndemics of social conditions, sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) using syndemic and precision public health approaches. This project will use data from the BC Hepatitis Testers Cohort (BC-HTC) and IDEALs Cohorts- longitudinal cohorts of ~2.5 million people tested for HCV, HIV, HBV, or syphilis or diagnosed with HCV, HBV, HIV/AIDS or active TB linked with their healthcare data (medical visits, hospitalizations, prescription drugs) and registries (cancer, vital statistics, perinatal and chronic diseases) since 1992. The cohort and team have produced influential pieces of evidence that have shaped policy in British Columbia, Canada, and internationally.

The position will be located at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). BCCDC is the provincial public health service providing disease surveillance, detection, prevention, treatment, policy development and health promotion programming to promote and protect the health of British Columbians. We have a strong interdisciplinary group of epidemiologists, statisticians, infectious disease and public health physicians, mathematical modelers, and policymakers working in a data-rich environment with many learning and development opportunities. This position is a great learning opportunity for Hepatitis C surveillance, policy development and translation of research to inform policy and program. Besides involvement in research, the position also offers opportunities for teaching at SPPH.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic planning for the project direction of the characterizing and assessing the syndemics of social conditions, sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
• Developing analysis plans and conducting analysis
• Writing manuscript
• Writing grants
• Communicating with collaborators regarding project matters including update on findings
• Collaborating with other members of the Analytics for Public Health research team, public health stakeholders, and other academic partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a PhD within 5 years in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, epidemiology)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: hepatitis C, STBBIs, syndemics, health systems and services research, engaging with stakeholders, geospatial modelling, and multilevel modelling
• Recent related experience including experience in design, analysis and interpretation of health services related data
• 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 written and verbal communication skills, research, project management and interpersonal skills.
• An established track record of original, first author publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences is required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of large multidisciplinary teams with collaborators is desirable.

The expected salary range 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• A letter of application outlining the applicant's research and teaching interests;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Two publications or writing samples
• Contact information for three supervisory referees

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs (JR22719).

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 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 Georgine Cua, Research Program Manager, via email at analytics.ph@ubc.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.