The King Lab in the Department of Zoology at the University of British
Columbia (UBC), in collaboration with Ben Ashby in the Department of
Mathematics at Simon Fraser University, is seeking an enthusiastic and
self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. The goal of the project would be to
use mathematical modelling to understand the impact of biodiversity across
species and populations on infectious disease emergence and evolution.

Dr. Kayla King leads a diverse team with an interdisciplinary approach to
studying the evolution and ecology of host-pathogen interactions. This
position is part of a larger Canada Excellence Research Chair program
understanding infectious disease evolution amidst global change. The
successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop mathematical
models of relevance to zoonoses and conservation biology. In addition,
there are several opportunities to contribute to ongoing studies linking
models with empirical data in animal-pathogen systems.

We are looking for a recent PhD with experience in developing
mathematical theory in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology,
and infectious disease. Start date is negotiable, but ideally summer
2025. Funding for this position is available for 2 years with possibility
of extension. Salary will start at $60,000 CAD with a generous extended
health benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications,
experience, and any independent funding secured. Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified. Contact Dr. Kayla King (kayla.king@ubc.ca)
for more information or to apply. To apply, please send a CV, a letter
of interest, and names/contact information for 2-3 references in one file
(Last Name, First Name: PDF.BiodiversityInfection)

For more details about the two lab groups, please see:
www.zoology.ubc.ca/kinglab (King Lab) and https://ecoevotheory.com/
(Ashby Group).

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. We understand that career paths
vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the
assessment process, and their impact will be carefully considered.

Kayla C King (She, Her, Hers)
Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair
Co-Director, PrePARE Research Cluster
Department of Zoology and Department of Microbiology & Immunology
University of British Columbia | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Professorial Fellow
University of Oxford

www.zoology.ubc.ca/kinglab
https://prepare.ubc.ca/

kayla.king@ubc.ca

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