Job Details Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Job Category Faculty
Non Bargaining
Job Family Group Academic Department Wood Laboratory Division of Social Medicine| Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Evan Wood (On Leave))
Job End Date November 30, 2027
Posting End Date November 26, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Please note this is a one (1) year term position. However, there is a possibility of extension. The expected pay range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 per year.
About The full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work under Dr. Evan Wood’s supervision. Dr. Wood is a Principal Investigator with the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters (CRISM) (https://www.bccsu.ca/about-crism-bc/). CRISM is a national research network dedicated to generating, translating, and mobilizing evidence to improve the health and well-being of people who use substances and to strengthen substance use policy, prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and health systems in Canada. One to two positions are available depending on the calibre of applicants. The successful candidate(s) will join a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research setting involving researchers, clinicians, health-system partners, community organizations, policymakers, and people with lived and living experience of substance use.
The Fellow(s) will contribute to research that addresses priority questions in substance use and substance use-related health, with a particular focus on evaluating clinical and community-based interventions and translating research evidence into clinical practice, guidelines, and guidance documents. The research program encompasses both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Depending on the Fellow's expertise and the needs of the research program, projects may involve epidemiological and population health research, clinical research, health services and health systems research, intervention evaluation, implementation science, qualitative and mixed-methods research, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation. Experience with systematic review activities and/or guideline activities is an asset.
The Fellow will have opportunities to contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and interpretation of research designed to understand what interventions work, for whom, under what circumstances, and how interventions can be effectively implemented in real-world clinical and community settings.
Research findings will be used to inform evidence-based clinical practice, policy, clinical guidelines, practice recommendations, and guidance documents for health professionals, health systems, community organizations, and people with lived and living experience of substance use.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will support critical research objectives, including:
Designing, conducting, and analyzing quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research addressing priority questions in substance use and substance use-related health
Evaluating the effectiveness, implementation, acceptability, feasibility, equity, and sustainability of clinical and community-based interventions
Integrating findings from quantitative and qualitative research to develop a comprehensive understanding of intervention outcomes and implementation
Translating research findings into evidence summaries, clinical recommendations, guidelines, guidance documents, policy products, and other knowledge translation outputs
Developing and leading peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, reports, and other research products
Contributing to evidence reviews, evidence syntheses, and the development and updating of clinical guidance
Supporting the development of research proposals, grant applications, and funding strategies
Working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, health-system partners, community organizations, policymakers, and people with lived and living experience of substance use
Position Responsibilities Developing research questions and study protocols related to substance use, clinical care, harm reduction, treatment, prevention, and health services
Designing and conducting quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research
Developing and applying appropriate quantitative analytical approaches, including epidemiological, biostatistical, longitudinal, and/or causal methods
Designing, conducting, and analyzing qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups, observations, document analysis, and other qualitative approaches, as appropriate




Integrating quantitative and qualitative findings to evaluate interventions and inform clinical and health-system decision-making
Evaluating clinical and community-based interventions, including their effectiveness, safety, acceptability, feasibility, reach, equity, implementation, and sustainability
Working with clinical and health-system partners to identify research questions and ensure that research findings address important real-world clinical and service-delivery needs
Conducting literature reviews, systematic reviews, rapid reviews, evidence syntheses, and other forms of evidence assessment as appropriate
Assessing the quality, strength, applicability, and limitations of available evidence to support clinical and policy recommendations
Contributing to the development, review, and updating of clinical guidelines, practice recommendations, and guidance documents
Translating complex research findings into accessible and actionable recommendations for clinicians, health-system leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and people with lived and living experience
Leading or co-leading peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations
Preparing research reports, evidence summaries, policy briefs, clinical guidance materials, and knowledge translation products
Contributing to grant applications and research funding proposals
Participating in research team meetings, seminars, conferences, working groups, and other scholarly activities
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with researchers, clinicians, community organizations, health-system partners, policymakers, and people with lived and living experience
Mentoring and supervising research assistants, graduate students, and other trainees, as appropriate
Supporting knowledge mobilization activities and dissemination of research findings to academic and non-academic audiences
Contributing to the development and maintenance of CRISM’s national and regional research collaborations
Supporting other research activities required by the program
Required Qualifications A PhD in epidemiology, public health, health services research, medicine, nursing, psychology, social sciences, population health, or a related discipline
Demonstrated research experience in substance use, mental health, public health, clinical research, health services, health policy, or a related field
Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies
Demonstrated experience with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research
Experience conducting or contributing to clinical research and/or evaluation of clinical interventions
Demonstrated ability to independently develop research questions, conduct analyses, interpret research findings, and communicate results
A strong record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to career stage
Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
Preferred Qualifications Substance use research, including research involving people with lived and living experience of substance use
Clinical trials, pragmatic trials, observational studies, or other forms of clinical research
Evaluation of clinical, health-system, community-based, or public health interventions
Epidemiology, biostatistics, longitudinal analysis, causal inference, or other quantitative methods
Qualitative research methods, including interviews, focus groups, ethnography, thematic analysis, or qualitative evidence synthesis
Mixed-methods research
Implementation science and evaluation
Health services and health systems research
Systematic reviews, rapid reviews, evidence synthesis, or guideline development
Development or evaluation of clinical practice guidelines, clinical guidance, or practice recommendations
Knowledge translation or knowledge mobilization
Experience translating research findings into recommendations for clinicians, health systems, policymakers, or community organizations
Experience with large, longitudinal, administrative, clinical, or survey datasets
Proficiency with relevant analytical software such as R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, Python, NVivo, or equivalent tools
Experience developing grant applications and research funding proposals
Community-engaged, patient-oriented, participatory, or Indigenous research approaches




Experience working collaboratively with clinicians, health-system partners, policymakers, community organizations, and/or people with lived and living experience
Communications and Collaboration
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to synthesize and critically interpret evidence from diverse research methodologies with an emphasis on critical appraisal and systematic review
Ability to translate scientific findings into clear, clinically relevant recommendations and knowledge products
Excellent organizational and project-management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with clinical, academic, community, and policy partners
Commitment to respectful, inclusive, equity-oriented, and meaningful engagement with people with lived and living experience of substance use
Skills and Experience Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team. Ability to synthesize and critically interpret evidence from diverse research methodologies with an emphasis on critical appraisal and systematic review. Ability to translate scientific findings into clear, clinically relevant recommendations. Excellent organizational and project-management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with clinical, academic, community, and policy partners. Commitment to respectful, inclusive, equity-oriented, and meaningful engagement with people with lived and living experience of substance use.
Career Development and Training Opportunities Clinical and health services research
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research
Intervention evaluation and implementation science
Evidence synthesis and critical appraisal
Clinical guideline and guidance development
Research partnership development
Scientific writing and publication
Grant development and research funding
Mentorship and development of an independent research program
The Fellow will be encouraged to develop a research portfolio that supports progression toward an independent research career in substance use, clinical research, health services, public health, or a related field. Applying to the Micheal Smith Foundation, the Canadian Institutes for Health Research or other peer-reviewed post-doctoral funders is encouraged. Candidates are encouraged to describe their experience with clinical research, intervention evaluation, quantitative and/or qualitative methods, evidence synthesis, clinical guideline development, knowledge translation, and collaborative research.
Questions about this position may be directed to Shirley Wong (CRISM BC Senior Project Manager, [email protected]).
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion UBC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and encourages applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC 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, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
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Equity and diversity statements
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, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (British Columbia)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 British Columbia