Research Associate in RNA Therapeutics and Nanoparticles

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of British Columbia’s Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is hiring a Research Associate (100% FTE) to join the laboratory of Dr. Pieter Cullis, contributing to RNA therapeutics and nanomedicine research.

You will design experiments, conduct in vitro and in vivo analyses, prepare manuscripts, and present findings at group meetings. A PhD with post‑doctoral work in RNA delivery or nanomedicine, plus excellent communication and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment, is

Qualifications

• PhD and post-doctoral work in RNA therapeutics, nanomedicine, or drug delivery.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding team environment.
• Drive to lead and collaborate in a research setting.

Responsabilités

• Designing and synthesizing RNA, producing nanoparticle formulations, and analyzing formulations.
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo analyses and collaborate on in vivo sample analysis.
• Data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation of research findings.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Formation

PhD and Post-doctoral work in RNA therapeutics / nanomedicine / drug delivery

Description du poste

Research Associate

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.

Job Description

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

• Designing and synthesizing RNA, producing nanoparticle formulations, conducting in vitro and in vivo analysis of formulations, and working with collaborators to analyze in vivo samples using flow cytometry, cytokine assays and single cell RNA sequencing.
• Additional responsibilities include data analysis, preparation of scientific manuscripts, and presentation of research findings at group meetings and scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD and Post-doctoral work related to RNA therapeutics, drug delivery, nanomedicine, 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.

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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.

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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.