Postdoctoral Fellow, Hippy Lab

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

25 Feb 2024 – 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

15 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-57819

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Orthopaedics at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hippy Lab at BC Children’s Hospital to facilitate research in the area of pediatric orthopaedic surgery.

This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

The Hippy Lab is a global leader in the field of pediatric hip and trauma research, with the goal of improving hip health, mobility and quality of life for all children in British Columbia, nationally and globally through research, clinical care, education and advocacy. To that end, the Hippy Lab has established the Hippy Global Registry Program, with multiple established prospective registries: the Global Hip Dysplasia Registry (GHDR), the SCFE Longitudinal International Prospective (SLIP) Registry, and the Global Pediatric Orthopaedic Implant Safety & Efficacy Registry (Global POISE). We are aiming to expand the portfolio of the Hippy Global Registry Program to include two additional registries: The Rare Hip Conditions Registry (RHCR) and Global PedORTHO (a musculoskeletal trauma registry).

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Orthopaedics, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for leading the development of these two new registries (RHCR and Global PedORTHO), but will have the opportunity to be involved in the full range of research including development of grant proposals and study protocols through to authoring research publications and reports. Major duties include selecting relevant data variables required for various hip and trauma conditions in conjunction with global orthopaedic surgeons, allied healthcare professionals and researchers with subject matter expertise, and leading the development and building of REDCap databases. The PDF will lead completion of protocol development and the ethics approval process, coordinate participant recruitment with Hippy Lab Research Coordinators and Assistants, oversee data collection, conduct analyses, develop new studies and prepare studies for publication. The PDF will also be responsible for supervising, training and mentoring the research staff, co-operative education and medical students working with the Hippy Lab, as well as providing research mentorship and support to the surgical fellows and residents as needed.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate degree in health, life or social science or related discipline. The successful candidate will have recent related experience and an understanding of orthopaedic issues in a pediatric population, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and statistics. The successful candidate will have a high level of computer literacy, general knowledge of grant processes, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to prioritize, delegate and work under pressure to meet deadlines, ability to work effectively independently and in a team, ability to analyze problems and devise effective, creative solutions, ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and ability to provide supervision and communicate effectively with others.

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. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department/School.

The expected pay for this position is $65,000 per annum.

A detailed position description is available for those who wish to review it. Please inquire at the email address below.

To apply, please provide the following: a one-page letter of intent which includes a statement of your research interest, a detailed curriculum vitae, a PDF copy or a link to one of your recent and related peer-reviewed publications, and the names of three references. Complete application packages should be directed to:

Emily Schaeffer

Research Director, UBC Department of Orthopaedics

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Postdoctoral Fellow, Hippy Lab

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is March 15, 2024 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. This position is expected to be 3 years in length (renewable annually), with a possibility of an extension.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-57819 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the researcher profile of the supervisor for this position to learn more about their research.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver
UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one’s own way. UBC’s Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities that foster the development of soft skills needed in today’s professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.

About UBC’s Faculty of Medicine
Every day across British Columbia, trainees and researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine are turning skills into jobs, investments into discoveries, and discoveries into solutions that are transforming health for everyone.

The UBC Faculty of Medicine offers a diverse array of training opportunities including cutting-edge research experiences in the biosciences, globally recognized population health education, quality health professional training, as well as several certificate and online training options. The Faculty of Medicine is home to more than 1,700 graduate students housed in 23 graduate programs (14 of which offer doctoral research options). Year after year, research excellence in the Faculty of Medicine is supported by investment from funding sources here at home and around the globe, receiving approximately $1.6B in total research funding in the last five years.

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Requirements

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

Street

2329 West Mall

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Off-Campus-Hospital-S…

Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

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