Research Associate
University of British Columbia
UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-Time
Competitive
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Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
The expected salary range for this position is $76,128 per year.
Position Summary
The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in stem cell biology, tissue regeneration and degeneration, for a one-year term. The position may be extended subject to work performance and funding availability.
The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) is a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science, acting as 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. Its vision is to transform health care outcomes through unconstrained exploration of the best possible integrative solutions across engineering, medicine, and biology. Through a collaborative, innovative, and interdisciplinary approach and building on UBC academic and research excellence, the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research, education, and translation. For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering, please visit https://www.sbme.ubc.ca/.
The Rossi Lab studies fundamental mechanisms underlying tissue regeneration, with a specific focus on the cellular interactions that govern these processes. The ultimate goal of the lab is to find new therapeutic avenues to improve regeneration and reduce fibrotic degeneration when regeneration fails. The lab uses animal models and multi-omics approaches on a number of biological systems, with particular emphasis on skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Organizational Status
The Research Associate will report to Dr. Fabio Rossi on projects that include multiple collaborative labs from UBC and globally.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the members of the laboratories involved in the projects within and outside of UBC, integrating cutting-edge pluripotent stem cells, organoid systems, animal models, genetic disease, infection, genomics, and immunology.
The responsibilities of this position include:
Research & Scientific Contributions
Developing and optimizing animal models of disease, with a specific focus on skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments, ensuring high-quality, reproducible results.
Contributing to advancing scientific knowledge by publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international conferences.
Mentorship & Team Leadership
Training, mentoring, and supervising lab personnel, including postdoctoral fellows, Ph.D. students, and technicians, guiding their research projects and career development.
Overseeing and leading trainees within research projects, ensuring progress and alignment with scientific goals.
Fostering an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment to enhance innovation and teamwork.
Grant Writing & Regulatory Compliance
Preparing and contributing to grant applications and progress reports to secure research funding.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, including biosafety and animal ethics requirements.
Assisting in fulfilling institutional and funding agency regulatory requirements.
Lab Management & Operations
Managing and overseeing research projects, from conception to execution, ensuring timely completion and impactful outcomes.
Optimizing laboratory budgets by efficiently allocating resources and forecasting financial needs for current and future research.
Maintaining strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and operational standards while ensuring project timelines and quality control.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
Candidates should have a strong research background, as demonstrated by past publications, accomplishments, and references.
Candidates with a strong background in stem cell biology, animal models, immunology, and multi-omics will be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates who have >5 years of experience in a postdoctoral and/or Research Associate role with experience in laboratory personnel management.
Supervision received
The incumbent will receive supervision directly from Dr. Fabio Rossi but will have the opportunity to work closely with other collaborating laboratories.
Supervision given
The incumbent will be the primary supervisor of technicians who will be performing the experimental procedures related to relevant projects. They may also be required to supervise other trainees involved in the research program.
Start date and stipend
The expected start date is June 16, 2026. The position is located at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus). The position is full-time for a 1-year term with the possibility of extension, subject to funding availability and work performance. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Candidates should provide a CV, names and contact information of 3 references, and a cover letter describing past achievements and future research interests. Please submit your applications directly via Workday https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs. Review of applications will begin on June 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment assumes one where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making processes. Within this hiring process, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Farzana Fancy via email at farzana.fancy@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process, or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
The UBC Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of thexʷm əθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The City of Vancouver is located on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations territory.
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.