Research Associate

University of British Columbia; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate in the Kieffer Laboratory. This full-time position involves groundbreaking research in cellular sciences, specifically focused on diabetes therapies, and supervising students, contributing to the academic excellence of UBC.

Qualifications

• Five years of post-doctoral research with a proven publication record.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on stem cell-based therapies for diabetes including studies on stem cell culture and differentiation.
• Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
• Writing scientific papers and attending conferences.

Skills

Strong laboratory skills in molecular and cellular medicine

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field

Job description

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Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Research Associate

Department
Kieffer Laboratory, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (Tim Kieffer)

Posting End Date
February 29, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
Feb 28, 2025

The expected pay for this position is $5,577/month.

Job Summary:

The Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate at 100% FTE to join the laboratory of Dr. Timothy Kieffer.

The department conducts world-class research to understand cellular and organismal functions, aiming to identify causes of human diseases. Research areas include neuroscience, endocrinology, development, and cancer, utilizing diverse model systems and advanced technologies like genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and imaging. The research aims to provide insights into diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting research focused on developing and assessing stem cell-based therapies for diabetes, including stem cell culture, differentiation, and hormone action studies.
• Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
• Participating in writing scientific papers and attending conferences.

All duties are to be performed under the supervision of Dr. Timothy Kieffer, with performance evaluated accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field.
• Five years of post-doctoral research with a proven publication record.

Skills:

• Strong laboratory skills in molecular and cellular medicine.
• Excellent communication skills, including grant writing, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.

Interested candidates should apply via the UBC Careers website.

About UBC:

UBC is a leading global university committed to diversity, equity, and excellence in research and education. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and prioritize Canadian and permanent residents.

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