Research Scientist, Glomerular Diseases

• PHC multi-site:
  St Paul's Hospital
• LMC multi-site:
• Categories:
  Management/Non Union
• Max hourly: 77.86 CAD
• Salary grade: 09
• Employment type:
  
  Regular Full-Time
• Rotation:
  Days
• FTE: 1.00
• Schedule:
• Union: 970
• Labour agreement: EXCL
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

• Req
• Location:
  
  Vancouver
• Work site:
  St Paul's Hospital
• Primary site:
  St Paul's Hospital - 1081 Burrard St. Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
• PHC multi-site:
  St Paul's Hospital
• LMC multi-site:
• Work model:
  Hybrid
• Categories:
  Management/Non Union
• Min hourly: 54.16 CAD
• Max hourly: 77.86 CAD
• Salary grade: 09
• Employment type:
  
  Regular Full-Time
• Rotation:
  Days
• FTE: 1.00
• Schedule:
• Union: 970
• Labour agreement: EXCL
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Organization
The UBC Division of Nephrology research program is coordinated through the BC Kidney Research Unit (BCKRU), which is a joint collaboration between the university divisions of nephrology and renal pathology, BC Renal (), and the local health authorities (including Providence Health Care). As such, the BCKRU supports the research and teaching activities of the BC Renal Core Committees, the UBC Division of Nephrology and its faculty members, and the renal programs within the local health authorities.

The research scope of the UBC Division of Nephrology includes chronic kidney disease, end‑stage kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, kidney transplantation, immunology, and renal pathology. The types of research being conducted by the division include observational analysis, prediction modeling, clinical trials, health services analysis, quality improvement, biomarker and translational studies, and transplant immunology.
The BC Kidney Research Unit respects all members of its communities, each of whom individually and collaboratively make a contribution to transforming care, education, training, and research in this area.

Education, Training and Experience

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Ph.D. in clinical epidemiology or statistics.
• Three (3) years of recent, related and applied research experience in glomerular diseases, including the use of linked administrative data.
• Experience modelling longitudinal drug exposures, causal inference and/or time‑varying confounding considered an asset.
• Eligible for an appointment with the University of British Columbia.
• Proven record of scholarly academic research achievement and peer‑reviewed publications in the field of glomerular diseases, and which demonstrates progress towards a successful career as an independent researcher.
• Demonstrated skills necessary to develop and lead a collaborative research program.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to design and execute research proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage research projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team to achieve research goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others.
• Ability to work independently and achieve established goals.
• Ability to balance demands, see them as a challenge and adopt a flexible approach where appropriate.
• Ability to deal effectively with changing priorities and increased work pressures.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with standard desktop applications and relevant databases/statistical analysis software.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $106,026 - $152,413 per year / $54.16 - $77.86 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to…