Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Neuromodulation for Gait Disorders Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

University of British Columbia

We are seeking an emerging research leader for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair position. The successful candidate will be eligible to hold a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics (Faculty of Medicine). The Chair will lead an internationally competitive research program to advance our understanding of brain and spinal cord circuitry—particularly in the context of spinal cord injury (SCI)—and explore the therapeutic potential of neuromodulation in SCI. This will require a multidisciplinary approach, fostering strong collaborations across ICORD and UBC in areas such as neurobiology, engineering, imaging, and clinical sciences. The successful candidate will enhance UBC’s growing research network in SCI and contribute to the creation of innovative research pipelines and resources. For the full job description, please visit the UBC Department of Orthopaedics website: https://orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/about/careers/.