Research Associate in Biomedical Engineering

20 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

18 Feb 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-57805

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

No

Offer Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a mid-sized academic unit at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Point Grey campus, on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam people. It has more than 500 undergraduates, 200 graduate, 40 faculty, and 20 core staff.  It Is known for outstanding learning opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and as a fulfilling and welcoming place to work. The department invites applications for a full-time term position at the rank of Research Associate. The anticipated start date is March 1, 2024. The candidate will lead a biomedical engineering project to develop new methods to assess secreted molecules from single cells. The project is supervised by Prof. Hongshen Ma. The research associate position is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal subject to work performance and funding availability. The Research Associate will receive an annual salary of $66,924 per year.

Duties

• Plan and perform experiments in biomedical engineering in areas such as bioconjugation chemistry, immunolabeling, cell separation, cell tissue culture, single cell library preparation, genome sequencing, and single cell data analytics.
• Manage collaborations with partner laboratories
• Train and supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals
• Maintain laboratory facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering
• Previous experience in bioconjugation chemistry, immunolabeling, cell separation, cell tissue culture, single cell library preparation, genome sequencing, and bioinformatics.
• Previous experience in publishing biomedical research
• Previous experience in managing collaborations between multiple laboratories

To apply, please submit the following: A) a brief statement (one-page) of research experiences and interest and B) your Curriculum vitae, Please submit the requested documents in one combined .PDF file. Please submit the application to https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Research-Associate_JR15911-1 . Applications will be accepted until February 18th at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed; please see our website FAQ under ‘How to Apply’.

To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit their website at https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA

 

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

Please refer to reference number EU-57805 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 Applied Science
The Faculty of Applied Science comprises a unique constellation of disciplines – including the Schools of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Community and Regional Planning and Nursing, as well as all engineering activities at both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Our work and the professional disciplines we represent span the entire human-centred built environment and innovation at all scales – from nanoscale electronic devices that power communications to the design of entire cities.

There has never been a more urgent time for our professions – as planners, architects, nurses and engineers – to come together to build upon our existing strengths and ambitions to ensure a thriving society, to make real impact locally and globally.

With a community of over 300 full-time faculty members and more than 8,600 students across our undergraduate and graduate programs, we shape the leaders and professions that shape the world.

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://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Rese…

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-Vancouver-Campus/Rese…

Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

STATUS: EXPIRED