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
September 29, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Sept 30, 2025
The expected pay for this position is $68,932 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:
Synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP) and gold nanoparticles (GNP) over the size range 5-20 nm diameter and optimize their encapsulation properties in lipid nanoparticles (LNP) containing small molecule cancer drugs and nucleic acid based drugs for the purpose of engendering triggered release of the cancer drug or nucleic acid drug in response to radiofrequency radiation (IONP) or pulsed laser light. This will entail synthesis of a large range of IONP and GNP with hydrophobic or negatively charged surface properties and formulating into LNP for testing purposes.
The successful candidate should have the following:
PhD and PDF work related to synthesizing iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP) and gold nanoparticles (GNP) and a solid scientific and technical background.
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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