assistant professor - Burnaby, BC, Canada - University of British Columbia

Description

The Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cardiac Arrhythmias to commence September 1, 2024, or a mutually agreed-upon date. To view the complete job ad, go to

Desired research area

The ideal candidate will lead a research program using stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) to investigate inherited arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies at the Cellular and Regenerative Medicine Centre (CRMC). Areas may include studies on genetic variants associated with arrhythmias (e.g., ion channelopathies, sarcomeric proteins) or other cardiac diseases. Through their research, the ideal candidate will make use of available state-of-the-art infrastructure designed for optimal development and phenotyping of hiPSC-CMs to study this cardiac dysfunction. The candidate will have a collaborative disposition and sufficiently broad interests and expertise to readily engage in collaborations with other researchers in BPK, at SFU and UBC, and with the broader cardiac arrhythmia community.

Core duties of the Assistant Professor in Cardiac Arrhythmias :

· Research : Develop an externally funded research program devoted to advancing the field of channelopathy / cardiomyopathy research using hiPSC-CMs, supervise and mentor graduate students and other highly qualified personnel, and disseminate discoveries through peer- reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other forums appropriate to the discipline.

· Teaching : Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of molecular cardiac physiology and contribute to curriculum and program development.

· Service : Serve the Department, the University, and the larger scientific community by contributing to committee work and in departmental initiatives.

The typical workload distribution for assistant professors in BPK is 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. In carrying out these duties, the successful candidate will advance BPK's goals to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion; for example, by working to eliminate the barriers that impede the ability of department members from historically underrepresented and marginalized populations to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive working environment through respectful interactions with all faculty, staff, and students. The responsibilities, terms, and conditions of employment of faculty are listed in the SFUFA-SFU Collective Agreement.

The Successful Candidate: The following credentials, skills, expertise, experience, values, and attitudes comprise the desired qualifications. The successful candidate must:

• Hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in molecular cardiac physiology, biophysics, electrophysiology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.

• Have at least one year of postdoctoral or related research experience.

• Have demonstrated excellence in research making use of hiPSC-CMs to study various aspects of cardiac function or dysfunction. Excellence will be assessed in various ways, including but not limited to the following criteria:

o Extensive experience conducting scientific studies in cardiac biophysics

o High-quality scientific publications in the leading peer-reviewed journals of the field

o Awards or external funding (e.g., scholarships)

o Disseminated discoveries via conferences, seminars, and other mechanisms for knowledge translation

• Articulate a compelling vision for a research program that addresses questions of fundamental importance to the field and has clear potential to attract top-quality trainees, external funding, new scientific collaborations, and uptake by knowledge users.

• Show clear potential for excellence as a mentor of research trainees, especially those from equity- deserving groups.

• Demonstrate deep and broad knowledge of the fields of molecular cardiac physiology to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively in these areas.

• Show strong potential for effective teaching of undergraduate courses and fostering of inclusive learning environments.

• Show strong potential for effective knowledge translation and community engagement.

• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written, in English). These skills include but are not limited to strong listening skills, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives, and a collaborative disposition.

• Show strong potential to be an engaged academic citizen, in part by demonstrating a record of volunteerism and participation in service activities, such as committee work and outreach initiatives.

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Interest and capability for running patient-derived hiPSC-CM experiments to foster translation.

• Experience conducting research in diverse environments or from different perspectives.

• Show clear potential to collaborate within and outside the University.

• Previous or existing collaborations with leading researchers.

• Have assisted or led the teaching of undergraduate courses, and in so doing demonstrated keen interest in teaching, strong pedagogical skills, and effectiveness in fostering inclusive learning environments.

• Demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in their previous institutional environment(s) or in curricula.

• Experience or goals to apply research to better understand and address health issues affecting underrepresented populations.

• Interest, experience, and expertise in entrepreneurship and technology development.

• Leadership potential, demonstrated by leadership roles, formal leadership training, or leadership abilities.

Candidates should submit their applications by email to with the subject line hiPSC-CMs_ . Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 15, 2024 . Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open. Candidates should address their applications to Dr. Glen Tibbits, Chair of the Search Committee. Applications should consist of a single PDF file inclusive of and bookmarked for the following components:

How to Apply: A cover letter (maximum two pages) that addresses: 1) reasons for applying to the position, and 2) a narrative description highlighting evidence that the candidate meets the job qualifications and can effectively perform the listed job duties.

· A complete up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate's education and employment history, publications and conference presentations, funding and awards, student supervision, collaborations/partnerships, teaching experience, and service activities.

· A research statement (maximum two pages) that describes the candidate's research experience, goals, and a five-year plan for their research program.

· Three examples of peer-reviewed published scholarly work.

· A teaching statement (maximum one page) that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

· A statement (maximum one page) describing past or potential contributions to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within research, service, and teaching. Regarding the latter component, candidates should discuss their experience with and/or understanding of inclusive teaching and mentoring, and how the candidate would meet the needs of equity-deserving students.

· The names, titles, and email addresses of 4 referees who are qualified to assess the candidate's research capabilities, at least one of whom can assess teaching potential. Referees will be contacted by SFU for candidates advancing to the later stages of the selection process.

· Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

Candidates should submit their applications by email to with the subject line hiPSC-CMs_. Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 15, 2024. Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $101,187 - $128,975 (dependent on experience).

SFU offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors. Inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to the BPK Chair's Assistant,

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