Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department
Bouchard Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Katrina Bouchard)

Posting End Date
August 17, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
Sept 30, 2026

The expected salary for this position is $60,000, plus benefits

Job Description

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. ​​​​​​

The BC Centre for Vulvar Health and Dr. Katrina Bouchard in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance clinic-based research focused on patients with sexual and vulvar health concerns. This 1-year position includes a competitive salary, health benefits, conference travel, and potential for renewal pending external funding.

The BC Centre for Vulvar Health (BCCVH) is a Canadian leader in multidisciplinary care, education, and research for women and gender diverse individuals with vulvar and sexual health concerns. The dynamic and multidisciplinary team serves more than 3,600 patients/year and is comprised of gynaecologists, nurses, a physiotherapist, registered psychologists, a dedicated clinic coordinator and research director, and clinical and research trainees from gynaecology, psychology, and women’s health research. Under the research direction of Dr. Bouchard, the BCCVH team has active research projects focused on (1) the sexual, psychological, and relationship impacts of chronic vulvar health concerns from individual and couple perspectives and (2) patient education about vulvar health concerns. The BCCVH and Dr. Bouchard prioritize patient-oriented research by forming close research collaborations with patient and community partners. Please visit our websites for more information about the BCCVH (https://www.bcvulvarhealth.ca/ ) and Dr. Bouchard’s research lab (https://phaselab.med.ubc.ca/ ).

Upon starting the position, the Fellow will have access to collected data for analysis and dissemination. They will launch new research at the BCCVH, including the development of clinic databases to facilitate the collection of patient- and clinician-reported outcome measures in the Vulvar Pain and Vulvar Disease Clinics. The Fellow will develop independent research questions and include relevant measures in clinic databases. Depending on training and experience, the Fellow may (1) develop and test new educational or psychological interventions for patients with vulvar and sexual health concerns or (2) conduct a sexual psychophysiology study using blood flow imaging technology. As part of Dr. Bouchard’s lab, the Fellow will work alongside undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students and have access to a workspace in the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Research Pavilion. Given the clinical setting of the BCCVH, the Fellowship offers a unique training opportunity for candidates interested in launching a career as a clinician-scientist.

Vancouver is a vibrant coastal city located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples. The city offers stunning natural beauty with easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Coast Mountains, and world-class outdoor recreation. Known for its diverse population, rich arts and food culture, and progressive values, Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the most livable cities in the world. It is also home to a large and collaborative community of sexual health researchers and clinicians, with unique opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary, patient-oriented research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Dr. Katrina Bouchard, the Fellow will:

• Advance patient-oriented and clinic-based research at the BCCVH, which includes dissemination of existing data (i.e., publications and presentations) as well as launching new research.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at BCCVH and mentor research trainees (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students).
• Participate in grant applications, including concept development, analysis of preliminary data, preparing background information, and writing grant sections.
• Apply for postdoctoral funding from federal, provincial, and other relevant agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants will have:

• A doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in clinical psychology, health psychology, public health, women’s health research, or related fields.
• Experience with sexual and/or vulvar health research; additional experience with dyadic research would be an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise with quantitative research methods and analysis.
• A strong or growing publication record.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that support teamwork and professional interactions with patients.

• 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 for this position is $60,000, plus benefits. Dr. Bouchard will cover conference registration, travel, and shared accommodations for at least 1 North American conference, if presenting first author research from BCCVH. 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:

• Cover letter describing (a) experience with sexual and/or vulvar health research, (b) personal research interests, (c) reasons for pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship with BCCVH, and (d) interest in multi-year fellowship, pending external funding (2-page maximum);
• A detailed curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and conference presentations;
• Names and contact information for 2-3 referees who will be able to provide a letter of reference within 5 business days upon request.

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Dr. Katrina Bouchard at katrina.bouchard@ubc.ca .

Review of applications will begin on July 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please apply as soon as possible to facilitate timely review of your application. The anticipated start date for this position is October 1, 2025 or on a mutually agreed upon date.

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 Lygia Siqueira, Assistant HR Manager, at lsiqueira@providencehealth.bc.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 .

With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs, which include four university academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations Peoples and communities around the province.
 

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