Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
The expected pay for this position is $5,744.33/month.
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE
A full-time, grant-funded term research associate position is available at UBC Vancouver beginning January 1, 2026, for 6 months with the possibility of an extension. This position requires expertise in the fields of advanced analysis in mass spectroscopy, chemistry, transpeptidase activity, and general protease biology.
Required scientific background:
· A PhD degree in biochemistry/biotechnology with at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience in LC-MS/MS, de novo peptide sequencing, and transpeptidase biochemistry.
· Ability to lead the lab in drug discovery and drug evaluation using cell and mouse models.
· Ability to liaise with biochemists and proteomics specialists for drug design.
· Research experience in reverse proteolysis of cysteine and serine proteases.
· Research experience in protease biochemistry, especially intracellular proteases.
· Research experience in various proteomics techniques.
Additional requirements:
· Very good interpersonal skills with experience in setting and achieving goals.
· Proven ability to work independently and in teams involving multiple labs.
· Ability to supervise and train undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral research fellows as well as visiting scientists.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and foster international collaborations.
· Ability to arrange and present data using computer software including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and statistics and kinetic programs.
Excellent verbal and written English communication and organizational skills.
In addition, the applicant must be able to conceive, initiate, and manage research projects, draft scientific manuscripts, and assist in grant writing. The expected salary for this position is $68,932 per year.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate your current citizenship status in your cover letter.
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.
Forward a letter of application (including the names and addresses of three referees) and CV by December 31, 2025 to:
Ingrid Ellis
UBC Faculty of Dentistry
2199 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3
E-mail: iellis@dentistry.ubc.ca
Note: due to the large number of applications, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions or provide status of competitions; only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.