Welcome to the BMB departmental EDI website!
Whether you are looking for help, you want to know more about EDI or you just stumbled upon this website, just know you are very welcome!
This website is constantly growing and we are populating it with a lot of information about the meaning of EDI and all the initiatives we are undertaking to make the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UBC a more equitable, diverse and inclusive environment. Check out our departmental EDI committee’s Mission Statement and Action Plan to promote EDI in all aspects of the BMB community.
The BMB Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee is looking for new BMB undergraduate, graduate student and postdoc member.s The EDI committee works to evaluate EDI needs within the department, hold EDI related events, and provides EDI related education and training for the department. The committee is composed of representatives from every level of the department – undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, staff and faculty. The position will involve attending monthly meetings, helping organize EDI-related programs and events for the department, and providing your thoughts and feedback on EDI. The position is for a minimum of 1 year with potential for extension. This is a great opportunity to share your unique perspectives, background and skills with the committee to promote a more equitable, diverse and inclusive environment within the department.
If you are interested in joining, please email Dr. Annie Ciernia (annie.ciernia@ubc.ca) and enclose the following by Oct 1, 2024:
- CV/resume (max 1 page)
- Cover letter (max 1 page) that covers the following two topics:
1. Your prior experiences working in EDI (if you have any)
2. Why you would like to contribute to the committee
Please direct any questions on the application process, etc to Dr. Annie Ciernia (Chair of the BMB EDI Committee): annie.ciernia@ubc.ca
For any comment, idea or suggestion do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to hear you point of view, so we can grow together!
