Research Associate Position in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Vancouver UBC, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Jun 2024

15 May 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Canada
Application Deadline

20 Jun 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

10 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

EU-58019
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate at 100% FTE to join the Dr. Filip Van Petegem Laboratory.

 

For more than fifty years, the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology has played an active and important role at UBC and in the greater scientific community. The Department is home to approximately 90 research laboratories from fifteen Departments organized into nine research clusters, fostering a strong foundation for innovation and collaborations. All members of the Department maintain active, well-funded research programs that encompass many areas of modern biochemistry, and molecular and structural biology. The Department hosts an active Graduate program with more than 90 students and offers over fifteen undergraduate courses and laboratory courses for honours, major and minor Undergraduate programs.

 

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is mainly located in the Life Science Institute (LSI) in Vancouver, BC. A number of research faculty, however, are dispersed at different locations, such as, Michael Smith Labs and BCCHR, and the teaching stream are based in the Biological Sciences Building at the Point Grey Campus.  The Biological Sciences Building is a hub for Science Undergraduate teaching and students, housing a number of Departments such as the Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Botany, Cellular & Physiological Sciences, and Zoology.  All members of the Departments maintain their lab teaching activities at this new site.

 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Reporting to Dr. Filip Van Petegem, Principal Investigator and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, the successful candidate will be expected to;

  • Perform on expression and purification of ion channels.
  • Test several expression hosts, and optimize their reconstitution in lipid nanodiscs and use these for characterization via electron microscopy and to test proteinprotein interactions.
  • Attend laboratory meetings and attend departmental seminars.

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

Education/Work Experience:

The successful candidate will be expected to have a Ph.D in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology or a related life sciences field, and have previous years' experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

 

The successful candidate must also have the following:

  • Proven ability to manage several projects 
  • Excellent communication skills including oral presentation at lab meetings and international conferences.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding team environment.
  • Has the drive and enthusiasm to lead and work as a member of a team.

Candidates interested must apply via the UBC Careers website: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Research-Associate_JR17183

UBC - One of the World's Leading Universities

As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

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

Please refer to reference number EU-58019 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 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

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

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