Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Bioinformatics

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Bioinformatics

Department
Pavlidis Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine (Paul Pavlidis)

Posting End Date
March 5, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
May 31, 2025

Job Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Paul Pavlidis, in the Departments of Psychiatry and the Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia, is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in computational biology / bioinformatics. The Pavlidis lab works on the development, evaluation, and application of computational methods to understand gene function and regulation, with a biological focus on the nervous system. More information on the lab is available at https://pavlab.msl.ubc.ca .

The Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL; https://www.msl.ubc.ca/) is a dynamic hub for groundbreaking research and education excellence. Our highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment supports faculty with focus in genomics, molecular biology, engineering, and biotechnology. More than 350 faculty, postdocs, students, and research personnel make the MSL their home with appointments across the Faculties of Science, Medicine, Applied Science, Forestry, Land and Food Systems, and Pharmaceutical Science. The MSL has a proven record of accomplishment in fundamental and applied research that has led to transformative impacts for Canada and the world.

Organizational Status

The position is in the Pavlidis lab, based in the Michael Smith Laboratories at the Point Grey Campus.  Will work as part of a team in Dr. Pavlidis’ lab (approx. 15 personnel including trainees and staff).

Work Performed

The position will play a key role in funded projects directed at large-scale analysis of gene expression and other genomics data (including single-cell data), with applications to the study of human brain function, disease, and genetics. There are also opportunities to collaborate with data-generating researchers at UBC, and to mentor more junior team members. The position will have latitude to develop new lines of inquiry and approaches within the general themes of the laboratory’s interests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, genomics/genetics or a related field.

• Proven computational skills in genomics data analysis and bioinformatics, ideally including method development and evaluation.

• Proven ability to initiate, develop and complete projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background and interest in cellular, molecular and/or developmental neuroscience.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Dr. Paul Pavlidis. The PDF will work with a high degree of independence and set priorities under broad directives from Dr. Pavlidis.

To apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter outlining career goals, relevant experience, and research interests, a detailed CV and list of two referees to Dr. Paul Pavlidis at [email protected].

The expected pay range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

University Diversity Statement

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.

Immigration Statement

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.