Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Urban Health & Substance Use
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Postdoctoral Research FellowJob Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Urban Health & Substance UseDepartment
Nolan Laboratory Division of Social Medicine Department of Medicine Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
See details below.Posting End Date
February 5 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 30 2026Offer:
Full-time term position (1-year with the potential to extend)
Compensation: $60000 per year
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits: UBC offers a comprehensive benefits plan including extended health and dental coverage
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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1 representative peer-reviewed publication
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivatedPostdoctoral Research Fellowwith a strong interest inurban health and substance use. This project will examinesubstance use treatment trajectories identify challenges and opportunities in addiction health services characterize key features of patients accessing care and enhance provincial capacity to tailor care approaches in response to the ongoing substance use crisis.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for integrating multiple sources of quantitative data and a drive to explore new areas of inquiry critical to transforming the quality of care for marginalized populations.
Organizational Status
The BCCSU is a Vancouver-based provincial resource for evidence-based information and treatment guidance in the field of substance addition to building on the BCCSUs seminal work by cultivating a robust body of evidence in this area the BCCSU is committed to translating leading edge research into improved substance use care across BC. To this end the BCCSU develops evidence-based training curricula program standards and practice guidelines while networking regional health authorities researchers educators and care providers and other allied care professionals across the province to ensure that research and innovation efficiently reach the communities they are intended to serve.
Work Performed
- Conduct rigorousquantitative research analyseswith a strong methodological foundation.
- Coordinate research activities and manage project timelines
- Organize and collect data from diverse sources
- Collaborate and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Contribute to literature reviews and research syntheses
- Author research abstracts reports and scientific articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Develop and draft educational materials and deliver lectures relevant to the program of research
- Present findings at national and international conferences
- Identify and pursue secondary research projects and funding opportunities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to drive impactful studies
- Mentor trainees in different aspects of clinical research
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in public health or related field obtained within the last five years.
- Proven ability to thrive in acollaborative mixed-methods researchenvironment.
- Strong personal motivation self-management and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability toadapt and navigate complex health systems and evolving health trends
- Expertise indata management and statistical programming particularly with SAS SQL STATA or R
- In-depth knowledge ofresearch methodologies systematic reviews and syntheses
- Formal education/training inquantitative research methods and statistical analysis
- Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills including research writing and interpersonal collaboration.
- Strong conceptual analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to work closely with a diverse research team
- High level ofprofessionalism ethical conduct discretion and diplomacy
- Ability to mentor trainees
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
