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

Associate Director, AI and Advanced Analytics, VCHRI

This strategic leadership role will be responsible for establishing and directing a new artificial intelligence (AI) research program that positions VCHRI as a national leader in healthcare AI innovation. The Associate Director will lead the strategic development and implementation of AI and advanced analytics initiatives, oversee the creation of a world-class technology team within the VCHRI AI Hub, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities. The role will guide the development of AI solutions that enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes and support health system performance.

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.

Director, Health Equity Research Program, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute 

VCHRI is seeking a Director to lead a senior leadership role in advancing health equity research. The position focuses on addressing health disparities and promoting inclusive, accessible health care for underserved and marginalized populations. The Director will set strategic direction, ensure governance, and drive research initiatives aligned with B.C health equity mandate and national goals, with an emphasis on community-engaged research. Key areas of focus include gendered violence, sexual health equity, and developing interventions to reduce health and social inequities. The Director will collaborate with researchers, community partners, and health authorities to deliver community-centered outcomes that influence policy and practice across Canada.

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.