Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Profile Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow Department Rahmim Laboratory | Department of Radiology | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range See details below. Posting End Date September 29, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date May 31, 2027 The expected salary for this position is $60,000 per annum, though is negotiable based on experience. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate 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 University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to collaborate with various researchers, clinicians and imaging experts from UBC, the BC Cancer Research Institute, and our international institutional and industry partners. The position will be based out of the BC Cancer Research Institute, specifically within the Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging and Therapy Lab (Qurit.ca) with the guidance and support of Drs. Arman Rahmim, Carlos Uribe, and other members of the lab. Our research team is multicultural and diverse, and provides unique opportunities for our trainees and researchers to freely explore creative ideas in supportive environments. The clinical infrastructures include multiple imaging scanners, including a long axial field-of-view (LAFOV) PET/CT scanner, and aims to push the limits of modern technology. Moreover, the close connection with the clinical environment allows for translation of novel methods to our cancer clinics in Canada (Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna) and beyond. RESPONSIBILITIES The fellow will be responsible for: Building collaborations with our multidisciplinary team (medical physicists, engineers, computer scientists, nuclear medicine physicians) to develop and implement innovative AI algorithms applied to medical images To lead effort on enabling translational and physician-in-the-loop AI solutions for medical imaging QUALIFICATIONS Successful applicants will have: a PhD in medical physics, computer science, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field; or an MD with significant research experience and deep familiarity with AI algorithms Significant experience and publication on AI and image processing Experience with foundation models, explainable AI and/or efforts to translate AI to routine use are emphasized Highly motivated with a strong interest and commitment to research; curiosity and creativity with an aim towards independent research as well as excellent communication 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. APPLICATION PROCEDURE An application package should include: A letter of application outlining the applicant’s research interests; A detailed curriculum vitae; A list of publications Contact information for 3 referees Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs Should you have any queries around this position, please contact our lab at https://www.bccrc.ca/dept/io-programs/qurit/contact-us Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is upon a date to be mutually agreed. 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As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. 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. 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