Postdoctoral Fellow - Hayden Lab at Centre for Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

23 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-57872

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Summary
The candidate would work within a dynamic and vibrant lab with a proven track record of outstanding achievements and contributions in translational biomedical research. This position allows the candidate to contribute bold and innovative research that can be translated to new approaches to treatments for patients.

This position’s primary focus in the lab will be to lead and to participate in projects based on candidate’s desire concentrated on investigating genetics of Huntington disease, molecular mechanisms of Huntington disease pathogenesis and development of novel therapeutics. Using the wide network of connections and collaborations of the principal investigator, and extensive biomedical resources at the institution, candidates will be able to build on the existing research of the lab to quickly start up their own research projects.

The position will provide a unique opportunity for mentoring trainees, supervising technicians and interacting with industry. This is an excellent platform to receive outstanding training to gain the important skills for a successful medical research career in academia or industry.
This full-time grant funded position with the University of British Columbia, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, allows the candidate to flourish under the guidance of an experienced mentor who is the most cited author in the field of Huntington Disease.

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

The starting salary for this position is $45,000 per year. 

Organizational Status
The Postdoctoral Fellow will play a leadership role in the Hayden lab, and will be reporting directly to Dr. Michael Hayden who is the primary investigator of the laboratory.

Work Performed
•  Management and supervision of technicians;
•  May be involved in recruitment and training of technicians;
•  Performing regular reviews of the relevant literature;
•  Planning and designing of experiments;
•  Analyzing, interpreting and compiling data in study reports, presenting results, and participating in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant application packages;
•  Updating Dr. Hayden and the group on the status of projects during lab meetings, in email correspondence and phone conferences;
•  Managing projects with key academic and industry partners;
•  Opportunities to work collaboratively with Industry partners and other researchers at UBC and globally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD degree in the biosciences
• At least 4 years experience in laboratory research
• Experience in cell biology with an emphasis on neurobiology
• Extensive knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics
• Experience with disease model systems a plus
• Proven ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skill and ability to learn new skills quickly
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Works independently under direction of PI, Dr. Michael Hayden
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with Industry partners and other researchers at UBC and globally

SUPERVISION GIVEN

• Assists and oversees research assistants and students as required
• Assists and provides guidelines to other research members, as required

 

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-57872 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the researcher profile of the supervisor for this position to learn more about their research.

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.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver
UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one's own way. UBC's Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities that foster the development of soft skills needed in today's professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.

About UBC's Faculty of Medicine
Every day across British Columbia, trainees and researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine are turning skills into jobs, investments into discoveries, and discoveries into solutions that are transforming health for everyone.

The UBC Faculty of Medicine offers a diverse array of training opportunities including cutting-edge research experiences in the biosciences, globally recognized population health education, quality health professional training, as well as several certificate and online training options. The Faculty of Medicine is home to more than 1,700 graduate students housed in 23 graduate programs (14 of which offer doctoral research options). Year after year, research excellence in the Faculty of Medicine is supported by investment from funding sources here at home and around the globe, receiving approximately $1.6B in total research funding in the last five years.

About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.

Requirements

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/ad/57872
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/node/13493

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

Street

2329 West Mall

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

STATUS: EXPIRED