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The Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL), in partnership with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (MBIM) in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching with an expected start date of no earlier than January 1, 2026, and an annual salary within the range of $110,000-130,000.

This recruitment marks a strategic expansion of our educational excellence. The successful candidate would join a team with deep educational leadership expertise within the combined MSL and MBIM, and receive mentoring and support towards career progression.

Appointed within the Educational Leadership stream, the candidate is also expected to demonstrate a strong potential for educational leadership, as outlined by the Faculty of Science and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT).

Envisioned by Dr. Michael Smith, a Nobel Laureate and a pioneer at the interface of biology and technology, the Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL; https://www.msl.ubc.ca/) was one the first institutes in the world that recognized the power of scientists and engineers working together in interdisciplinary contexts. Our highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment supports faculty with focus in genomics, molecular biology, engineering, and biotechnology. Today, the MSL is home to a world class team of researchers with diverse expertise, from faculties including Science, Medicine, Applied Science, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems.

UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Marc Betsayda by email at hr@msl.ubc.ca.

The closing date for applications is September 30^th, 2025.

Whole Person Benefit Packages | Relocation Assistance |Research Faculty Incentive Plans

Moffitt Cancer Center, the top-ranked NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Southeastern United States, is seeking a faculty member in the tenure-earning rank of Associate/Senior Member (Associate/Full Professor equivalent) to be the Vice-Chair for the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and the Associate Scientific Director for the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BBSR).

Position Highlights:
The growing Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and corresponding Shared Resource currently has 17 faculty and approximately 26 BBSR staff members engaged in a wide range of statistical and bioinformatics research and collaborations on clinical, translational, population and biological studies in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, prognosis and survivorship, drawing on expertise in novel therapeutic and drug discovery, prognostic and predictive biomarker development, chemoprevention, microbiome, high throughput genomics, proteomics & metabolomics, next-generation sequencing, spatial biology, molecular epidemiology, behavioral interventions, comparative effectiveness research, clinical trial design, and precision medicine. Many of these projects draw upon Moffitt’s Total Cancer Care initiative, which provides access to a comprehensive set of clinical and molecular data on a large number of cancer patients.

The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is the largest academic department at Moffitt and one of three departments in the academic Division of Quantitative Sciences within the Moffitt Research Institute. Alongside the Departments of Machine Learning and Integrated Mathematical Oncology, the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers a unique environment for quantitative scientists focused exclusively on cancer. Institutional investments in the Moffitt Cancer Analytics Platform, high performance computing, and the Total Cancer Care Protocol offer unique resources for data-driven team science.

Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.

Questions about the opportunity may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Xuefeng Wang at xuefeng.wang@moffitt.org or search committee chair, Dr. Michael Schell at Michael.Schell@moffitt.org. Review of applications will begin immediately. Please be sure to attach your CV and cover letter.

To apply, visit our website MOFFITT.org/Careers and refer to requisition number 83761

Whole Person Benefit Packages | Relocation Assistance |Research Faculty Incentive Plans

The growing Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and corresponding Shared Resource currently has 17 faculty and approximately 26 BBSR staff members engaged in a wide range of statistical and bioinformatics research and collaborations on clinical, translational, population and biological studies in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, prognosis and survivorship, drawing on expertise in novel therapeutic and drug discovery, prognostic and predictive biomarker development, chemoprevention, microbiome, high throughput genomics, proteomics & metabolomics, next-generation sequencing, spatial biology, molecular epidemiology, behavioral interventions, comparative effectiveness research, clinical trial design, and precision medicine. Many of these projects draw upon Moffitt’s Total Cancer Care initiative, which provides access to a comprehensive set of clinical and molecular data on a large number of cancer patients.

The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is the largest academic department at Moffitt and one of three departments in the academic Division of Quantitative Sciences within the Moffitt Research Institute. Alongside the Departments of Machine Learning and Integrated Mathematical Oncology, the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers a unique environment for quantitative scientists focused exclusively on cancer. Institutional investments in the Moffitt Cancer Analytics Platform, high-performance computing, and the Total Cancer Care Protocol offer unique resources for data-driven team science.

Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references to Dr. Xiaoqing Yu, Search Committee Chair, at Xiaoqing.Yu@moffitt.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Moffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

University College Dublin is recruiting fifty early-career faculty through the Ad Astra Fellowship programme. Within the School of Medicine there are two posts within the broad area of AI in medicine. The application of artificial intelligence in clinical medicine and biomedical research and practice is a key strategic priority of the School. In this post, the successful applicant will be involved in state-of-the-art research and teaching in the application of AI to medicine and medical research. This will cover areas including, but not limited to the role of AI in diagnostics, data analysis and clinical intervention decisions.

Mission or Goal of Unit:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a premier urban, public research university with a diverse student body in historic Richmond, Virginia. VCU enrolls more than 28,000 students on two campuses. The Center for Biological Data Science (https://cbds.vcu.edu) in VCU Life Sciences is a Chartered Research Center and focal point for bioinformatics instruction at VCU. The Center consists of 12 full-time, affiliate, and adjunct faculty and staff. The unit administers several academic programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and Master’s degree programs for thesis (MS in Bioinformatics) and non-thesis (Professional MS in Bioinformatics) seeking students.

Chief Purpose of this position in support of the above mission or goal.

The Center for Biological Data Science is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible) whose expertise in bioinformatics will contribute to the teaching and service missions of the program. The core mission of the Center for Biological Data Science focuses on bioinformatics instruction and research. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the selected individual to be part of a growing bioinformatics program and an interdisciplinary faculty.