Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 CAD/year, commensurate with experience

Postdoctoral Fellow Transdisciplinary Approaches to Energy Transition, Education, and Complexity

Accelerating Community Energy Transformation () initiative & Systems Beings Lab (), The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Review of applications will begin August 5, 2025, and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews are anticipated for mid to late summer.

Start Date: August to October 2025 - depending on successful applicant

Location: UBC Vancouver

Duration: 1 year, renewable for a second year based on performance and funding availability

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 CAD/year, commensurate with experience

Time Allocation: 40 hrs/week ACET project (FTE: 100% - 40 hrs/week)

Position Summary

The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Accelerating Community Energy Transformation () , a dynamic research team advancing just and sustainable energy transitions through transdisciplinary collaboration. Funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, this position offers an opportunity to engage with leading researchers, policy makers, and communities on the front lines of social and environmental change.

The fellow will work under the supervision of (Engineering) and (Education), co-leads of the at UBC, and contribute to dynamic research at the intersection of energy transition, education, communication, and systems change. The ideal candidate will bring strong theoretical and practical expertise in sustainability, energy systems, and collaborative learning, with openness to diverse disciplinary and community-based approaches.

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Application Process
To apply, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file

1. Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages)

2. Cover Letter (1 page)

3. Description of Current Research (1 page)

4. Proposed Research Direction aligned with ACET (1 page)

5. Contact information for two academic references (referees will be contacted only if shortlisted)

To learn more about the ACET initiative, please visit:

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and instruction, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. We are recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia (BC) and Canada, and consistently chosen as one of BC’s best places to work and top employers. We prioritize and intentionally focus on building a diverse and inclusive workforce, which is why UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Professional growth and career development are promoted and encouraged at UBC, and opportunities to achieve career aspirations are included in our strategic plan.

Equity Statement
UBC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.