Current Positions

For more information: https://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=31459

The Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL) and the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at The University of British Columbia invites applications for one faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Tenure Track.

Michael Smith Laboratories
The MSL is a dynamic hub for groundbreaking biotechnology research and education excellence with a focus in genomics, molecular biology, engineering, and biotechnology. Home to more than 250 researchers, the MSL has a proven record of accomplishment in fundamental and applied research that has led to transformative impacts for Canada and the world.

The School of Biomedical Engineering
The Faculties of Medicine and Applied Science have partnered to create the SBME, a new flagship entity at UBC, and a top strategic priority for the University and both Faculties. The SBME is a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering, creating new knowledge, new academic and training programs, and fostering translation and innovation. The vision of the School is focused on building health from biology through a robust pipeline of efforts across scales from engineering the molecular structures to implementing novel community based healthcare solutions. The SBME faculty conducts research that advances our fundamental understanding of human biology, and yields technologies and therapies that advance our health and wellbeing.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent research program of international caliber, to participate in teaching in biomedical engineering and/or related topics and to provide service within the MSL and the SBME, and the broader academic and social community. Of particular interest is research at the interface of biomedical and molecular engineering. Example areas of research focus include but are not limited to metabolic engineering, cell therapy and engineering, disease diagnostic and molecular delivery systems. An outstanding research program, a collaborative team-based approach to building, and participation in graduate and undergraduate education will be important elements of successful candidates.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent, a strong background in bioengineering, biophysics, biomedical engineering, chemistry, regenerative medicine, systems or synthetic biology, chemical and biological engineering and/or related fields, demonstrated evidence of ability in research, a track record of success in collaborative and convergent research at the interface of engineering, life sciences and medicine, and evidence of ability in teaching and mentoring skills. Successful candidates may be expected to register, or be eligible to register, with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement (1-2 pages) of teaching interests and accomplishments, a five year research program plan (up to 4 pages) and names and contact information of four referees. Applications must be submitted online on the UBC Careers website. Please do not submit applications by e-mail.

Review of applications will begin on November 1 , 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PROTEOSTASIS AT UBC

The laboratory of Thibault Mayor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver is looking for one  motivated candidate for a postdoc position.

The major focus of this research team is to elucidate how misfolded proteins are targeted for degradation by the ubiquitin proteasome system and how proteostasis is maintained in the cell. In particular, the lab is currently trying to investigate pathways that target for degradation proteins misfolded due to mutation linked to genetic diseases.

This new project will be in collaboration with the laboratory of Mikko Taipale at the University of Toronto. The Mayor lab is funded by both the CIHR and NSERC and is integrated in the Michael Smith Laboratories, a well- equipped research facility providing stimulating grounds for scientific progress in an international, multidisciplinary research environment.

Candidates are expected to be a motivated team player who fits into a multidisciplinary research environment. Candidates should have recently or nearly completed their PhD, published at least one first author research publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and have a research experience in cell biology (microscopy, flow cytometry,  CRISPR and/or RNAi), biochemistry (co-immunoprecipitation, protein purification), molecular biology. Background knowledge in the ubiquitin proteasome system or protein folding will be preferred.

Please submit your application to Thibault Mayor (mayor@mail.ubc.ca) with a curriculum vitae (including scientific publications, posters and talks) and brief research statement interest for future work with a short summary of PhD work. The position is available from Fall 2018. Applications will be reviewed after August 24, 2018 and the position will remain open until filled.

Please also visit: www.postdocs.ubc.ca/ and http://mayorlab.msl.ubc.ca

Research Associate Position in Proteostasis

The laboratory of Dr. Thibault Mayor at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver is looking for a motivated Research Associate to fill a position starting in the fall of 2018. The anticipated start date is November 15, 2018. The primary focus of this research team is to elucidate how misfolded proteins are targeted for degradation by the ubiquitin proteasome system and how proteostasis is maintained in the cell. The Mayor lab is funded by both the CIHR and NSERC and is part of the Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The lab is located in a well-equipped research facility that provides a stimulating international and multidisciplinary research environment.

The candidate is expected to be a motivated team player, should have completed their PhD and have at least three years of postdoctoral research experience in a field related to protein homeostasis (e.g., the ubiquitin proteasome system or protein folding). The candidate needs to have a strong expertise in cell biology including extensive experience in mammalian tissue culture cell techniques, be well versed in most standard molecular biology methods, have strong skills in biochemistry including protein expression and purification, and proficiency in one high throughput approach such as mass spectrometry or RNA-Seq analysis. Considered applicants will have published several first author research manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals from both their PhD and postdoctoral work. Applicants also need to demonstrate experience in writing research grant proposals, for instance evidenced by obtaining a postdoctoral fellowship or other.

Send applications by email to Dr. Thibault Mayor (mayor@mail.ubc.ca) with a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Motivation. Please include “Research Associate Position in Proteostasis” in the email subject line; incorrectly addressed applications will not be considered. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is available starting fall 2018. Applications will be reviewed after October 26, 2018 and the position will remain open until filled.

“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 of Canada will be given priority.”