Academic
Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining
Job Title
Research Associate
Department
Cullis Laboratory | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Faculty of Medicine (Pieter Cullis (Retired - Active))
Posting End Date
November 17, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Feb 21, 2026
The expected pay for this position is $102,753 per annum.
Job Summary:
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia will be hiring a Research Associate at 100% FTE to join the laboratory of Dr. Pieter Cullis.
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.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
The incumbent will focus particularly on the area of triggered release which is a major research effort in the Cullis lab. This role will involve efforts to render lipid nanoparticle systems containing small molecule drugs or genetic drugs sensitive to external radiation (laser, radiofrequency) to induce release of drugs in defined regions to achieve targeted chemotherapy or gene therapy.
The successful candidate should have the following:
Ph.D. and postdoctoral work in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biophysics, or a related field.
Excellent communication skills.
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
.
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