Research Associate

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia seeks a Research Associate for the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. The role involves overseeing lab operations, managing budgets, and conducting diabetes research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and have experience in project management and animal handling.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with extensive experience in diabetes research and project management.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated research experience.
• Expertise in animal protocols and sex-based analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations and manage budget.
• Support research grant development and reporting.
• Supervise junior lab members and conduct diabetes-related studies.

Skills

Project Management

Diabetes Research Techniques

Rodent Handling

Anatomy

Physiology

Education

Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences

Job description

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Job Summary

The Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate (100% FTE) to join the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Rideout. We are seeking a highly qualified individual with expertise in anatomy, physiology, diabetes research techniques and relevant models, rodent handling, and project management. This role is critical for overseeing daily lab operations, supporting research grant development and reporting, managing the budget, managing junior lab members, conducing diabetes-related studies, research reporting, and ensuring compliance with university standards and safety protocols.

Job Summary

The Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate (100% FTE) to join the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Rideout. We are seeking a highly qualified individual with expertise in anatomy, physiology, diabetes research techniques and relevant models, rodent handling, and project management. This role is critical for overseeing daily lab operations, supporting research grant development and reporting, managing the budget, managing junior lab members, conducing diabetes-related studies, research reporting, and ensuring compliance with university standards and safety protocols.

The Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences does world-class research aimed at understanding the fundamental workings of cells and organisms in an effort to identify the underlying causes of human diseases. The Department’s research is diverse, with Investigators working in a wide range of the leading invertebrate and vertebrate model systems and using biochemical, molecular genetic, cellular and physiological approaches. The Department has particular strengths in neuroscience, endocrinology, development and cancer. The robust collaborative spirit between the Department’s Investigators drives increasingly multidisciplinary research programs in each laboratory. This includes the incorporation of the latest technologies in molecular biology, genetics, next-generation genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and genetically-engineered animal models to complement our expertise in cell biological and physiology. The research in the Department is also strengthened by our use of advanced imaging capabilities that includes EM, super-resolution, 2-photon, live-cell and high-throughput microscopy. Research in the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences is providing insight into the fundamental biological processes and pathologies that lie behind many diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, to name just a few.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Designs, modifies and performs complex experiments and systems and/or uses technically advanced procedures and conducts complex analysis and interpretation.
• Develops and writes novel animal care and biosafety protocols and develops safety procedures.
• Troubleshoots complex equipment and systems problems.
• Operates and maintains highly specialized equipment requiring extensive training.
• Manages and oversees the daily operations and finances of a laboratory or technical operation for a department, including responsibility for budget, large purchase recommendations, inventory, forecasting and maintenance of financial reports, administration of staff.
• Develops operating procedures and makes recommendation on workflow improvements.
• Oversees the progress of projects and participates in complex research activities.
• Provides instruction and training in the use of specialized techniques and equipment.
• Researches and determines the applicability of new technology and systems related to work.
• Writes reports and assists in writing ethics and grant applications as well as research reporting.
• Supervises, schedules and trains staff and may make recommendations with respect to hiring and providing input into staff performance.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
• Maintains rodent colonies.
• Maintains detailed budgeting and safety records.
• Develops standardized lab protocols.
• Coordinates training and reagents with other labs.
  
  

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field, with extensive experience in diabetes research, project management, animal protocols, and sex-based analysis. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of demonstrated research and project management experience.

Candidates interested must apply via the UBC Careers website.

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2025

The expected pay range for this position is $83,182 per annum.

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.

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

Please refer to reference number LI-58629 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 UBC's Faculty Of Medicine

Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world's top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, health care professionals and scientists, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty of Medicine - comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and more than 9,000 clinical faculty members - is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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