Assistant Professor – Integrative Animal Physiology & One Health (Emerging Leader)

About the role

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader to fill a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Integrative Animal Physiology and One Health. The role focuses on sustainable aquaculture, food and water security, and the intersection of animal and environmental health.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an innovative research program investigating how aquaculture animals respond to environmental challenges, including climate change.
• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Applied Animal Biology with a focus on animal physiology.
• Mentor graduate students and supervise research projects.
• Establish collaborations with faculty working on food and water security, climate resilience, and related fields.
• Secure and manage the Canada Impact+ award funding to support salary, research, and indirect costs.

Required profile

• PhD in applied animal physiology (One Health focus preferred) completed by July 1 2027.
• Early‑career researcher within five years of first independent appointment and currently based outside Canada.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed research in aquaculture or related areas.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $125,000–$135,000 CAD per year plus benefits.
• Canada Impact+ award providing $100,000 CAD annually for six years to support salary, research, and indirect costs.