Assistant Professor, Grant Tenure Track - Academic Urologist (Kidney Cancer)

The Department of Urologic Sciences at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time academic urologist with specialized expertise in kidney cancer at the rank of Assistant Professor, Grant Tenure Track.

The successful candidate will also be appointed as Senior Research Scientist in the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Centre for Urologic Oncology of the M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences.

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Urologic Sciences, the successful candidate will develop and lead a clinical and translational research program in urologic oncology, with a focus on kidney and testicular cancer, leveraging expertise in clinical outcomes, genomics, and metabolomics. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Department, as well as provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.

Qualifications:

• Certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Urology and eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• Demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity.
• Eligibility for CPSBC licensure.
• Accredited urologic oncology fellowship training accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology (US) with specialized expertise in the multidisciplinary clinical and surgical management of kidney and testicular cancer, including complex retroperitoneal surgery.
• At least two years of laboratory training in the genomics and metabolomics of kidney cancer.
• Proven commitment to advancing precision oncology.

The expected academic salary for this position is $110,000 per annum in addition to fee-for-service payments for patient care.

An application package should include:

• A letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae that addresses (i) scholarly, professional and creative work, (ii) teaching (including summary of academic and/or clinical teaching), (iii) administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners, and (iv) a brief statement of your current, previous or envisioned contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional, or community context;
• Publications record;
• Three reference letters.

Applications should be submitted to: Karen du Plessis, Administrative Manager, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC. Subject: UBC Recruitment – Associate Professor in Organoid 3D Cancer Modeling. Email: dus.hr@ubc.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2026. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.