Associate Professor, Organoid 3D Cancer Modeling

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Urologic Sciences at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, grant tenure. The Department of Urologic Sciences (DUS), part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, was founded on July 1, 2006. The DUS strives to develop and deliver programs of excellence in key areas of urology. With a robust and active clinical faculty, the Department is a leader in education, clinical care and research. Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, the successful candidate will lead a research program focused on aging, metabolism, and development of innovative three-dimensional (3D) models of urologic cancers using fresh human tissue, including organoid and stem/progenitor cell-driven approaches. The ideal candidate will also bring recognized expertise in metabolomics to complement these research areas. These models will be used to investigate disease progression, treatment resistance, and enable large-scale drug testing. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the Department and the Faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

Requirements

A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
Demonstrated expertise in prostate cancer biology, including aging, plasticity, and metabolism.
Experience in developing 3D disease models using fresh human tissue.
Experience in academic mentorship and supervision.
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching.
Ability to supervise and mentor graduate students.
A growing body of productive scholarly activity.
Willingness to participate in the affairs of the Department and the University.
Demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

A strong publication record and potential for securing external research funding.
Experience in collaborative research and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead a research program focused on aging, metabolism, and development of innovative three-dimensional (3D) models of urologic cancers using fresh human tissue, including organoid and stem/progenitor cell-driven approaches.
Bring recognized expertise in metabolomics to complement these research areas.
Use these models to investigate disease progression, treatment resistance, and enable large-scale drug testing.
Participate in the teaching activities of the Department.
Provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners.
Provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.
Work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the Department and the Faculty.
Contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity.