Our main research activities are organized by research cluster. Click on the faculty position postings listed below for more information.

Current Postings

Assistant / Associate Professor – Neonatal Neurology
(view job description here)
CFRI Development Neurosciences & Child Health
UBC Department of Pediatrics

Assistant / Associate Professor (view job description here)
CFRI Genetics & Health cluster
UBC Department of Medical Genetics

Assistant / Associate Professor (view job description here)
Immunity in Health & Disease Research Cluster
Child & Family Research Institute
UBC Department of Pediatrics

Research Associate (view job description here)
Grunau Laboratory
Developmental Neurosciences & Child Health
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Executive Director
Child & Family Research Institute (British Columbia)

The Child & Family Research Institute conducts world-class research that benefits the health of children and families. The largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada, and the second largest in Canada, CFRI is home to over 200 faculty members who are at the forefront of research in key areas including childhood cancer, diabetes, nutrition and metabolism, developmental neurosciences, genetics, immunity, reproduction, and healthy pregnancy.

Incorporated in 1995, the Institute works in close partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and the Provincial Health Services Authority’s BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre to passionately pursue discovery that has the capacity to transform lives.

This is a unique opportunity for a leading child health specialist and clinical researcher with a demonstrated ability to galvanize teams, inspire excellence, guide strategic decision-making, and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders to continue CFRI’s achievements and renowned expertise in research, with passion and energy, and with a strong vision for the future.

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the CFRI, the Executive Director of CFRI has responsibility for the overall strategic leadership, research leadership and operational management of the Institute.

Responsibilities include establishing a long-range focus, ensuring it is consistent with the CFRI mission and strategic direction, and with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and PHSA priorities.

In fulfilling the duties of this role, the Executive Director also serves as an Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia where he/she will be tasked with supporting and facilitating the implementation of UBC research programs within the framework of academic enhancement of clinical programs.

This is an amazing leadership opportunity for a clinician and/or scientist with a distinguished research record, proven leadership and administrative abilities and the capacity and vision to build on the momentum that CFRI has achieved in recent years. A strategic and innovative leadership style and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact Barbara Morrison, Lisa Kershaw or Ken Werker in the Vancouver office of Odgers Berndston at 604-685-0261, or please submit your resume and related information online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10355.

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Last updated: 11/28/11