Careers

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute has over 2,400 personnel engaged in research in a large variety of disease areas, clinical settings and research laboratories. Clinical research, laboratory and basic science extend across many health disciplines with VCH, and there is no shortage of opportunities for new and established researchers, trainees and staff.

We also welcome graduate students, medical students, health professional students, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral fellows to VCHRI – your work is vital to helping us achieve our vision of healthier lives through discovery.​

Current opportunities

Research Assistant, VCHRI CRU Biobank

The Research Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of Biobank services within the VCHRI Clinical Research Unit. This role assists with research study applications and ensures the accurate consent, collection and proper handling of specimens designated for research purposes. The position works collaboratively with research laboratories and follows all established policies and procedures to maintain quality and compliance.

Academic Advisor, VCHRI Medical Animal Facilities 

The Academic Advisor supports research at the Medical Animal Facilities (MAF) at UBC Point Grey and Vancouver General Hospital, ensuring projects align with university and sponsor regulations. This role oversees administrative and research activities, chairs the VCHRI MAF Advisory Committee and collaborates with facility management and leadership to address researcher concerns. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field, has experience in animal research, and possesses strong knowledge of university and governmental policies. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

The Legacy for Airway Health Chair in Health Communication 

Simon Fraser University and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU, starting September 1, 2025. This position, intended for emerging scholars at the assistant professor level, focuses on research, education and leadership in health risk communication related to airway diseases such as asthma and COPD. The Chair will lead interdisciplinary research on resilience and adaptation to lung health threats, including vaping, environmental exposures, climate change and misinformation, while equipping the next generation of researchers and informing policy through knowledge translation.