The Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate innovative techniques for sports monitoring using advanced wearable sensors and analytical methods.
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Our mission is to create knowledge, advance learning, and improve musculoskeletal health for the community at the provincial, national, and international levels. The Department consists of seven clinical divisions and a division of orthopaedic research, and is comprised of 200+ academic and clinical faculty who choose to contribute large blocks of their time to advance knowledge in the areas of clinical orthopaedics, musculoskeletal science as well as applied biomedical engineering and related basic science areas. This focus allows the Department to be at the forefront of exciting new developments in the areas of minimally invasive joint replacement, improved bone healing, advanced techniques in spinal surgery, innovative arthroscopic techniques, and improved biomaterials and implants.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDF) will be recruited by the UBC Department of Orthopedics under the supervision of Dr. Babak Shadgan, Assistant Professor and Director of the Implantable Biosensing Laboratory, and Dr. Ali Bashashati, Assistant Professor at the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering. The PDF will primarily work at ICORD (www.icord.org), with periodic work conducted in selected laboratories at the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will collaborate with a team of researchers, technicians, and students in the lab.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Dr. Babak Shadgan and Dr. Ali Bashashati, the incumbent will be responsible for:
Utilizing wearable sensors, develop new assessments of cardiorespiratory function and skeletal muscle metabolism during exercise and recovery.
Oversee the collection and processing of physiological data using various wearable sensors from recreational and elite athletes throughout various exercise protocols.
Manage relevant documentation, preparing reports and publications, and ensuring effective communication with technical collaborators, industry partners, and regulatory agencies.
Support staff and students working in the lab.
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants will have:
Resident of British Columbia or willing to relocate
Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines: exercise science, kinesiology or sports medicine.
Educational background in exercise science.
Expertise in monitoring muscle function.
Adept at VO2 analysis, lactate threshold assessment and heart rate monitoring in sports.
Background and expertise in vital signs signal collection and processing.
Advanced proficiency in statistical software.
Having publications in reputable scientific journals.
Ability to communicate scientific knowledge between disciplines and industries.
Ability to work effectively, independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of collaborators.
Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application package should include:
A letter of application outlining the applicant’s research and teaching interests;
A detailed curriculum vitae;
Contact information for three referees
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Jacki Lung, HR Coordinator at orthopaedics.hr@ubc.ca.
Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is May 1, 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.
We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Jacki Lung via email at orthopaedics.hr@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
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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.