Research Associate (immunology in solid organ and stem cell transplantation)

19 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

18 Jun 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

2 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-58026

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

No

Offer Description

Job Summary

A Research Associate position is available immediately for a highly motivated PhD to join a dynamic research group in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine. The Department of Medicine provides excellence in research, teaching and clinical services related to the nature, cause, and prevention of adult diseases. As the largest Department in the Faculty of Medicine, comprised of 18 Divisions, and over 1,200 faculty and staff located throughout the Province of British Columbia, the Department of Medicine is committed to ensuring the success of learners and faculty, and to contributing to the health of the Province of British Columbia.

The successful candidate will coordinate and participate in the project of immunology in solid organ and stem cell transplantation. The candidate will also assist the Principal Investigator in the development, writing, submission and management of grants, reports, and scientific manuscripts; the design, implementation, and data analysis and interpretation of lab-based and computer-based research projects.

This appointment is for three months with a potential extension for up to 1 year. Expected start date to be July 2, 2024.

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.

Organizational Status

The successful candidate will report to the Principal Investigator and Senior Scientist.

Responsibilities Include

• Planning and designing experiments.
• Providing input into writing research proposals and writing significant portions of grant applications.
• Engaging with community members and partners to develop research questions and protocols.
• Developing and recommending project budgets, monitoring expenditure of funds relative to budget, ensureing appropriate, transparent justifications for expenditures.
• Participating in the development and implementation of new projects, by developing new material and protocols, researching and sourcing equipment, and recommending staff and resource requirements.
• Responding to ongoing requests for regular reports by maintaining and updating information to ensure compliance with granting agencies and other external organizations.
• Identifying opportunities for developing new initiatives, grants and projects that enhance funding of research in the lab.
• Identifying and sharing sources of funding from external agencies such as MSFHR, CIHR, SSHRC, CFI, NSERC, NIH, the provincial government and industry.
• Preparing Research Ethics Board applications and amendments as required, and ensuring compliance with research Ethics Board guidelines.
• Identifying new translational pathways, such as partnerships, licensing, etc. for new technologies and encourages entrepreneurial activities as appropriate.
• Conducting literature reviews relating to research areas. Contributing intellectual and scientific input to manuscripts for publication, provides scientific editing and proofreading.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ph.D. degree in Immunology or similar field of research.
• Minimum two years of international post-doctoral training in Immunology or relevant area of research.
• Experience in spatial imaging and transcriptomics is an asset.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, using specialized bioinformatics and pipeline development for multi-omic analysis.
• Experience developing scientific experiments for immune monitoring.
• Experience with knowledge translational activities in the transplant and immunology communities.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing assays for cell biology, immunophenotyping and immunogenetics.
• Experience with the preparation of funding / grant applications.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, using specialized bioinformatics software for cytometric and pipeline development for multi-omic analysis.
• Experience leading and publishing systematic reviews pertaining to Immunology and immune cell biology.
• Established scientific publication record in the area of Immunology, precision medicine, transplantation and clinical health science.
• Experience presenting at international scientific conferences.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with international interdisciplinary teams of Immunology scientists in the areas of immunology, clinical translation, immunogenetics, and immune cell biology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead translational research projects.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Works independently under the direction of Principal Investigator and Senior Scientist.

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-58026 during correspondence about this position.

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.

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

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.

About UBC's Faculty of Medicine
Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world's top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, health care professionals and scientists, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty of Medicine - comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and more than 9,000 clinical faculty members - is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

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

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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

Website

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Off-Campus-Hospital-S…

Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

STATUS: EXPIRED