Careers Overview
Work here and be part of a team that makes things happen.
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From the day we were founded in 1946, we’ve helped people reach their potential and make a real difference to lives all around the world. Today we’re a top-ranking faculty leading the way in educational programs and scientific discovery. In one of the world’s most beautiful university settings, we offer exceptional careers in the pharmaceutical sciences field.
Our Faculty is a place where minds meet and friendships grow. Our vibrant culture cements a strong community of focused but fun-loving students, faculty and researchers.
Join our reputable team and change lives. Learn, share and collaborate. Make a real difference to real people. Here.
Work at a top-ranked university
UBC is a place of mind, and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a place where we change lives through discovery, education and opportunity – both for those who work and study here, and our greater communities.
UBC is consistently ranked as one of the top Life Sciences schools in the world. Recent rankings include:
- 14th in the world for Life & Biomedical Sciences by Times Higher Education Supplement. The supplement also ranked UBC as 2nd best university in Canada, and 33rd in the world overall. (2007)
- 35th in the world by Academic Ranking of World Universities, compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2008)
- 2nd in Canada and 27th in the world by Newsweek magazine (2006)
- 4th in Canada by Maclean’s magazine (2008)
Live in the world’s “most livable city”
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Livability Report, which ranks ideal destinations according to availability of goods and services, low personal risk and an effective infrastructure, placed Vancouver as the most livable city in the world for 2009.
In Mercer’s annual Quality of Living Survey for 2009, Vancouver tied for 4th spot in the world.
Selection of a New Dean for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
The President’s Advisory Committee for the Selection of a new Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been struck. Committee search consultants are currently working to establish the opportunities and challenges ahead for the Faculty, as well as the ideal qualities and experiences a new dean should offer. Updates on the progress of the search can be found on the Vice President Academic’s website at www.vpacademic.ubc.ca.
Current positions:
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