Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sexual and Vulvar Health

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

66d • $60,000

About The Position

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. The BC Centre for Vulvar Health and Dr. Katrina Bouchard in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance clinical research focused on sexual health and well-being. This 1-year position includes a competitive salary, health benefits, conference travel, and potential for renewal pending external funding. The BC Centre for Vulvar Health (BCCVH) is a Canadian leader in multidisciplinary care, education, and research for women and gender diverse people with vulvar and sexual health concerns. The dynamic and multidisciplinary team serves more than 3,600 patients/year and is comprised of gynaecologists, nurses, a physiotherapist, registered psychologists, a dedicated clinic coordinator and research director, and clinical and research trainees from gynaecology, psychology, and women’s health research. The BCCVH and Dr. Bouchard prioritize patient-oriented research by forming close research collaborations with patient and community partners. Please visit our websites for more information about the BCCVH (https://www.bcvulvarhealth.ca/) and Dr. Bouchard’s research lab (https://phaselab.med.ubc.ca/). Dr. Katrina Bouchard is a Registered Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, with clinical and research expertise in sexual and vulvar health. She holds an Investigator Award from the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and leads multidisciplinary research teams at the BC Centre for Vulvar Health and the UBC Psychology, Health, and Sexuality (PHaSe) Lab. Dr. Bouchard conducts sexuality research using multiple methodologies, including sexual psychophysiology, dyadic daily diary and longitudinal studies, clinic-based vulvar health research, and treatment studies for female sexual dysfunction. Under the research direction of Dr. Bouchard, the BCCVH team has active research projects focused on (1) the sexual, psychological, and relationship impacts of chronic vulvar health concerns from individual and couple perspectives and (2) patient education about chronic vulvar health concerns. Upon starting the position, the Fellow will have access to collected data for analysis and dissemination. They will launch new research at the BCCVH, which may include developing and testing new educational or psychological interventions for sexual difficulties among our patient populations. As part of Dr. Bouchard’s lab, the Fellow will work alongside undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students and have access to a workspace in the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Research Pavilion. Given the clinical setting of the BCCVH, which is unique in Canada, the Fellowship offers a unique training opportunity for candidates interested in launching a career as a clinician-scientist. Vancouver is a vibrant coastal city located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples. The city offers stunning natural beauty with easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Coast Mountains, and world-class outdoor recreation. Known for its diverse population, rich arts and food culture, and progressive values, Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the most livable cities in the world. It is also home to a large and collaborative community of sexual health researchers and clinicians, with unique opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary, patient-oriented research.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in clinical psychology, health psychology, public health, women’s health research, or related fields.
• Experience with sexual and/or vulvar health research; additional experience with dyadic research would be an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise with quantitative research methods and analysis.
• A strong or growing publication record.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that support teamwork and professional interactions with patients.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dyadic research would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advance patient-oriented and clinic-based research at the BCCVH, which includes dissemination of existing data (i.e., publications and presentations) as well as launching new research.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at BCCVH and mentor research trainees (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students).
• Participate in grant applications, including concept development, analysis of preliminary data, preparing background information, and writing grant sections.
• Apply for postdoctoral funding from federal, provincial, and other relevant agencies.

Benefits

• health benefits
• conference travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree