The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship at the University of British Columbia (UBC) at the Vancouver campus is a leader in examining the complex, interdisciplinary, and nuanced issues in forests today and exploring questions related to the variability and sustainability of our natural resources into the future. The Faculty invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position (NSERC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair) to expand and complement our existing expertise at the UBC Vancouver campus. We seek an outstanding individual who will play a major role in moving the Faculty forward. We are particularly interested in excellent emerging world‑class researchers in the natural sciences who have strong potential for an original, innovative research program of high quality. For this position, applicants must identify as having a disability (please see below for more details). Research excellence for this position can cover a wide range of natural science disciplines within the domain of forestry and environmental sciences. Disciplines may include, but are not limited to: the global bioeconomy, lifecycle analyses, genomics, computational biology, biometrics, hydrology, geomatics, all levels of ecology, forest operations and management, urban forestry, biomaterials and forest products, bioenergy, land use change and carbon cycle modelling, ecosystem science, social‑ecological systems, sustainability science, systems biology, systematic conservation planning, biodiversity, wildlife management, and climate change. Scholars using interdisciplinary natural science approaches are also encouraged to apply. The position is tenure-stream and is expected to be appointed at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants should demonstrate an exceptional research record with strong potential for establishing a successful research program. The successful candidate is also expected to play a key role in undergraduate and graduate teaching and contribute to academic service in the Faculty. The successful candidate will have the option to join one of the three departments in the Faculty, depending on their topical focus: Department of Wood Science, Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, or Department of Forest Resources Management. The UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People. As part of ongoing and University‑wide efforts, the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship is committed to taking action towards meaningful reconciliation. Required Qualifications PhD in environmental science and management, natural resources management, sustainability science, forestry, ecology, wood science, or related fields. Strong potential for scientific publishing and securing research grants; expected to develop a strong independent research program. Strong interest or experience in conducting collaborative, interdisciplinary work through existing or proposed research, teaching, leadership, service, community engagement, outreach or other relevant activities. Preference for applicants who demonstrate commitment to inclusion of diverse and systemically marginalized people, propose outcomes to increase inclusion, and/or provide insights specific to diverse/systemically marginalized communities. For the CRC Tier 2 Chair: must be an emerging world‑class researcher with demonstrated research creativity, potential to achieve international recognition within the next five to ten years, ability to attract, develop and retain trainees, and ability to propose a high quality, original and innovative research program. Applicant Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a Tier 2 CRC position, typically no more than 10 years from obtaining their highest degree. Candidates more than 10 years away may have eligibility assessed through the CRC program’s Tier 2 justification process. COVID‑19 pandemic interruptions may be counted as an eligible delay. For more details consult the Canada Research Chairs website. In accordance with UBC’s CRC Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, the search is restricted to people with disabilities. We welcome disabled scholars who are also members of Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, women, and gender equity‑seeking groups. UBC recognizes the legitimate impact of leaves such as maternity, parental, medical, bereavement on research records and will consider them. Candidates may provide a statement of these leaves and their impact. Personal Information Collection Personal information is collected under sections 26(a), 26(c) and 26(e) of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used to determine eligibility for the restricted process, advance accessibility, equity, and fair adjudication, and will be stored securely. Application Process Applicants to CRC positions are required to complete an equity survey ( as part of the application. Self‑identify as disabled and submit name in the survey. Please apply via the UBC Faculty Careers website: JR24063. Submit a single PDF document containing: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement (up to 2 pages) describing current and proposed research program Teaching statement (up to 1 page) of interests and accomplishments, including course ideas for the Faculty Equity, diversity and inclusion statement (up to 1 page) of past/proposed contributions and ability to work with a diverse student body, including those with reduced accessibility (provide examples when possible) Up to 3 representative publications Name and contact information for three employment references Deadline for applications: May 14, 2026. Desired starting date: July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary ranges: Assistant Professor: $120,000 to $140,000 CAD Associate Professor: $130,000 to $150,000 CAD The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Dr. Hisham Zerriffi, Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship ( ). For more information on accommodations, visit or contact Questions about the position may be directed to the Chairs of the Search Committee: Dr. Sara Barron ( ) and Dr. Matthew Mitchell ( ). For correspondence about this position mention reference number LI-59146 . About UBC The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world. 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