Research Associate in Transcriptomic Analysis of Brain Repair

Job Title
Research Associate in Transcriptomic Analysis of Brain Repair

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Family Group
Academic

Department
Research | Miller | Michael Smith Laboratories | Faculty of Science (Freda Miller)

Job End Date
January 1, 2028

Posting End Date
December 1, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

The expected pay for this position is $79,872 per annum.

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.

Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a CV, list of publications and cover letter that details their experience to the UBC Workday portal. Application materials should be submitted no later than the posting end date.

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.  Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. 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, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however 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.

If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca .

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting hr@msl.ubc.ca .