Associate Professor – Organoid 3D Cancer Modeling

About the role

The Department of Urologic Sciences at the University of British Columbia seeks an Associate Professor to lead a grant‑tenure research program focused on aging, metabolism, and innovative three‑dimensional (3D) models of urologic cancers using fresh human tissue.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage organoid and stem/progenitor cell‑driven 3D cancer models.
• Integrate metabolomics approaches to study disease progression and treatment resistance.
• Conduct large‑scale drug testing and high‑throughput screening.
• Teach undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses and supervise graduate students.
• Provide mentorship, departmental service, and contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Required profile

• Demonstrated success in teaching and graduate student supervision.
• Strong record of scholarly productivity and research funding.
• Recognized expertise in metabolomics and organoid technologies.
• Commitment to collaborative, inclusive academic environments.

Required skills

• Organoid culture techniques
• Stem cell and progenitor cell methodologies
• Metabolomics analysis
• 3D cancer modeling
• High‑throughput drug screening

What we offer

• Grant‑tenure appointment with competitive salary.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the Faculty of Medicine.