Research Associate in Transcriptomic Analysis of Brain Repair

UBC The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in neural stem cell biology and brain repair. You will employ single cell multiomic approaches, including spatial transcriptomics, to analyze mouse brain repair models under Dr.

Freda Miller. The role emphasizes collaboration within the Miller lab and ongoing work on cellular/molecular mechanisms governing limited brain repair in mammals.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, molecular biology or related biomedical sciences.
• Experience in molecular cellular biology and neuroscience.
• Postdoctoral experience with single cell spatial transcriptomics and genetic mouse models.

Skills

Neural stem cell biology

Single cell multiomics

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in biology or related biomedical sciences

Tools

Mouse models

Spatial transcriptomics

Job description

Research Associate in Transcriptomic Analysis of Brain Repair

The Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, invites applications for a full-time Research Associate term position in neural stem cell biology and brain repair to work under the supervision of Dr. Freda Miller.

The successful candidate will use single cell multiomic approaches, including spatial transcriptomics, to analyze murine brain repair models, with a particular focus on neural stem cells and microglia.

Project: While the mammalian brain does not normally repair well, under some circumstances there is a limited repair capacity. For this project, the Research Associate will work with other researchers in the Miller laboratory to define the cellular and molecular mechanisms that allow this somewhat limited repair, and will define the relevant cell type responses, with a particular focus on neural stem cells and microglia. The Research Associate will use mouse models and single cell multiomics, including spatial transcriptomics to address these issues.

Candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in biology, molecular biology or other related biomedical sciences field. The candidate must have experience in the areas of molecular cellular biology and neuroscience and postdoctoral experience with single cell spatial transcriptomics and genetic mouse models as applied to mammalian brain repair. The candidate must be able to work well on a team.

Opportunity: The University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver, which is world-renowned for its scenery and quality of living. The successful applicant will join a vibrant, collaborative environment at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories and will benefit from opportunities to engage with world-class researchers in the field of stem cells and regenerative biology.

The expected pay range for this position is $79,872 per annum. The initial appointment will be for one year with an anticipated start date of January 2, 2027 with a possibility for extension, subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits

The University of British Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English. Accordingly, individuals are required to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

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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, and/or Indigenous person. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 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, and/or Indigenous person.