Next-Gen RNA Therapeutics Researcher

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate in Next-Generation RNA Therapeutics at the Blakney group in the Michael Smith Laboratories, Vancouver. The appointment focuses on designing polymers for RNA delivery and evaluating immunogenicity in preclinical models.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and contribute to projects aimed at clinically translatable RNA therapies, under co-supervision of Dr. Anna Blakney and Dr.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or similar with excellent publication record.
• Background in polymer synthesis, organic chemistry, or lipid synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel polymers for RNA delivery.
• Test polymer systems for RNA delivery and immunogenicity in preclinical models.
• Collaborate with Blakney and Kizhakkedathu labs on translational RNA therapeutics.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Organic chemistry

Lipid synthesis

Education

PhD in chemistry or biomedical/chemical engineering

Job description

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate in Next-Generation RNA Therapeutics at the Blakney group in the Michael Smith Laboratories, Vancouver. The appointment focuses on designing polymers for RNA delivery and evaluating immunogenicity in preclinical models.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and contribute to projects aimed at clinically translatable RNA therapies, under co-supervision of Dr. Anna Blakney and Dr.