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Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine is one of the world’s leading French-language medical faculties. In both teaching and research, its mission is to actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge and mastery of skills needed to improve healthcare. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine offers a dynamic, world-class environment for research and teaching in biochemistry, molecular medicine, human genetics and bioinformatics. It is a top performer in biomedical research and the only centre in Quebec to offer a postdoctoral program in clinical biochemistry. The Center for Biomedical Innovation aims to unravel the mysteries of life through cutting-edge fundamental research centered on our key research areas. Your day-to-day impact

• You will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty through research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. You will advance knowledge in your specific area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of a world-class university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:
• Actively teach at all levels within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine;
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, contributing to their academic and scientific training;
• Develop and maintain an active and productive research program in cryo-electron microscopy and secure independent funding from federal grant agencies;
• Contribute to the academic life of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Center for Biomedical Innovation by participating in various committees and working groups;
• Actively contribute to the promotion of the discipline through conferences, the publication of scientific papers, the organization of large-scale scientific events, etc.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Hold a PhD;
• Demonstrate significant experience and productivity at the postdoctoral level or as an independent researcher in the field of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), specializing in the study of complex biological systems through cryo-electron tomography and/or single particle analysis;
• Exhibit strong expertise in complementary approaches to cryo-EM, such as mechanistic characterization of biological systems, integration of computational techniques or use of correlative light-electron microscopy (CLEM);
• Apply cryo-EM methods to study fundamental biological questions that are relevant to the research focus areas of the Center for Biomedical Innovation;
• Demonstrate an ability to deliver high-quality university-level teaching;
• Demonstrate potential to supervise graduate students;
• Demonstrate the ability to develop internal, national and international collaborations;
• Exhibit ambition, dynamism, and a desire to collaborate;
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.

Additional information about the position

• A competitive salary combined with a complete comprehensive benefits package;
• Generous startup funds;
• Research space and access to cutting-edge platforms at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and at the Center for Biomedical Innovation, including 200 kV and 300 kV state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopes;
• A tenure-track position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of UdeM;
• Earliest expected start date on June 1st, 2025;
• Location : Montreal Campus.

Application process Submit your application to UdeM before the March 11^th. Be sure to include the following:

• Cover letter (two pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of three recent publications or research papers
• Statement of your teaching and supervision philosophy (one page)
• Description of your research program (two pages)
• A copy of your diplomas
• The names and contact information of three (3) individuals who can provide letters of reference

Your application must be submitted as a single PDF file. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Contact Person Pascale Legault, Director Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Email : direction@bcm.umontreal.ca We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. Information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy is included at the end of this document. In accordance with UdeM appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all application files. If you would like your application to remain confidential until the shortlist has been decided, please indicate this in your application. Université de Montréal is committed to employment equity within its community and aims to recruit diverse staff and faculty. We strongly recommend that you complete this self-identification questionnaire. Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.  

BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental care and travel insurance
• Employee and family assistance program, along with an institutional program for better health and well-being
• Defined benefit pension plan offering a retirement pension with indexing, visit rrum.umontreal.ca
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 2 years of parental leave
• Workload reduction upon return from leave and until the child reaches 2 years of age
• Two on-campus daycare centers
• Summer day camps and during school breaks at the Physical Center of Sports of UdeM
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Startup Fund
• Professional Expenses Allocation Program and Development Leave
• French Language Program
• Study and Research Year
• University Pedagogy Development Activity
• Tuition fee exemption program for yourself, your spouse, or partner, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it. The University adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply for positions. In accordance with current immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary step to promote a diverse and inclusive work and living environment. The personal information you provide is valuable and will help us improve our practices and comply with current laws. Personal information is confidential. Be assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with applicable federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not hinder your hiring or career progression at the University of Montreal.

Hombach/Klonisch labs – https://hombachklonisch.com/

We are looking for a motivated graduate student interested in pursuing experimental cancer research work at the Master’s or PhD level.

The research project investigates the immune responses upon laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) of brain tumors.

The research project received funding from national, provincial, and industry sources and utilizes immunocompetent mouse models for laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) treatment in brain tumors. The project has already absorbed significant work to establish the LITT methodology in the PIs lab and they are the only research lab in Canada offering the LITT mouse methodology. We will determine the full immune responses to heat ablation of tumor cells in the brain over time. We also assess small molecule compounds with immunomodulatory function for their ability to synergize with LITT to improve tumor reduction and post-LITT outcomes.

The student will be trained to perform brain tumor xenografting in mouse brains and administer the unique mouse LITT treatments. They will monitor tumor growth and treatment response by small animal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They will also be trained in multiplex immunofluorescence techniques developed in the PIs lab to monitor spatiotemporal changes in cellular responses in the brain tumor microenvironment. Previous experience with animal work is an asset but is not essential to this work.

This research is positioned in an area with significant novel research potential, particularly for self-directed research at the PhD level, providing the flexibility in developing and implementing hypotheses, methodologies, and data analyses. In addition to the investigation of brain immune responses, potential research directions in this project expand to the investigation of systemic immune responses, inflammation, TME changes, abscopal effects or antigenicity/mutational burden.

The PI’s labs and this project offer the possibility to learn and utilize many different lab techniques, including IHC/IF, flow cytometry, ELISA, and cutting-edge technologies like spatial -omics analysis of LITT-treated brain tissues. The student has the opportunity to showcase their work at national and/or international conferences and will regularly present at meetings with our industry partners.

If you are interested in this pre-clinical brain cancer research project, contact the principal investigators Dr. Thomas Klonisch [Thomas.Klonisch@umanitoba.ca] or Dr. Sabine Hombach-Klonisch [Sabine.Hombach-Klonisch@umanitoba.ca], Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. https://hombachklonisch.com/

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional appointment in Biochemistry.  The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor and will commence on August 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will teach in-person four undergraduate courses including Introductory Biochemistry (BIOC 1001), Protein Biochemistry (BIOC 3521), Signal Transduction (BIOC 4031), and one of Lipids and Membranes (BIOC 4021), Molecular Immunology (BIOC 3051), Virology (BIOC 4151), or propose a new course complementary to their expertise and to our current offerings (BIOC 3991). The successful candidate will have access to university research facilities. Contributions to research and service are not expected. Applicants can learn more about the Department at www.mta.ca/chemistry/. Our current course offerings may be viewed at https://mta.ca/academic_calendar/24-25/Biochemistry.html.  The successful candidate should  have completed (or in-progress) PhD in Biochemistry or related field. Doctoral students are welcome to apply, and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Complete PDF applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of 3 references, a statement of teaching interests, any evidence of effective teaching & research (including a teaching dossier if available), and if applicable, a short course outline for a BIOC 3991 course (e.g., topics, course readings, textbook, type of assignments and assessment. Applications must be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29495 not by email.  Questions should be directed to:

Dr. Jeffrey Waller
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Email: jwaller@mta.ca

Review of applications will begin on January 20th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Synthetic Organic Chemistry with applications to Bioorganic or Medicinal Chemistry.  The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience and must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. We particularly seek candidates with broad expertise, and those eager to contribute strong undergraduate teaching in organic chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to launch an active and externally funded research programme that integrates participation by undergraduate research students.  Faculty have access to a range of internal and external funding opportunities. More information about the Department and available facilities may be found at https://mta.ca/current-students/department-chemistry-and-biochemistry.

Complete applications will include: a curriculum vitae; a two-page teaching philosophy, HQP training philosophy and EDI statement; a five-page research proposal in NSERC format; and the names and contact information of three or more references. Applications should be submitted via  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29344.  Questions should be directed to:

Dr. Glen Briand

Chair of the Search Committee

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

gbriand@mta.ca

Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

Become a Professor at the Assistant and Associate Professor level in the field of bioinformatics

Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine is one of the world’s leading French-language medical faculties. In both teaching and research, its mission is to actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge and mastery of skills needed to improve healthcare.

The Department of Biochemistry offers a dynamic, world-class environment for research and teaching in biochemistry, molecular medicine, human genetics and bioinformatics. It is a top performer in biomedical research and the only centre in Quebec to offer a postdoctoral program in clinical biochemistry.

The CHU Sainte-Justine is the largest mother-child health center in Canada. With over 1,400 employees, students, and researchers, the CHU Sainte-Justine Azrieli Research Center (CHUSJ-ARC) conducts cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying diseases and developing new diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive tools to improve the quality of life and the quality of care provided to mothers and children.

 

Your day-to-day impact

Through your teaching and your research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively teach at all levels within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine;
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, contributing to their academic and scientific training;
• Develop and maintain an active and productive research program in bioinformatics and secure independent funding from federal grant agencies;
• Develop a network of local collaborations, particularly at CHUSJ and more broadly within the UdeM network and the Montreal scientific community, as well as at the national and international levels;
• Contribute to the academic life of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, and the CRA-CHUSJ by participating in various committees and working groups, thereby enhancing institutional engagement;
• Actively contribute to the promotion of the discipline through conferences, the publication of scientific papers, the organization of large-scale scientific events, etc.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Hold a PhD;
• Demonstrate significant experience and productivity at the postdoctoral level or as an independent researcher in the field of bioinformatics, in its fundamental and/or translational aspects;
• Demonstrate strong expertise in developing original methodologies in bioinformatics, preferably including the integration of omics approaches, artificial intelligence, and/or the development of diagnostic interpretation tools;
• Apply original bioinformatics methodologies to study biological questions relevant to maternal and child health, including but not limited to developmental biology, pediatric cancers, and genetic diseases;
• Demonstrate an ability to deliver high-quality university-level teaching;
• Demonstrate potential to supervise graduate students;
• Exhibit ambition, dynamism, and a desire to collaborate;
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.

Additional information about the position

• A competitive salary combined with a complete comprehensive benefits package;
• Generous startup funds;
• Research space and access to cutting-edge platforms at the CHUSJ-ARC;
• A tenure-track position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of UdeM;
• Start date expected as of June 1, 2025;
• Location : Montreal Campus.

 

Application process

Your application must include the following documents and be sent before the January, 24, 2025:

• Cover letter (two pages);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Copies of three recent publications or research papers;
• Statement of your teaching and supervision philosophy (one page);
• Description of your research program (two pages);
• A copy of your diplomas;
• The names and contact information of three (3) individuals who can provide letters of reference.

Your application must be submitted as a single PDF file. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Contact person

Pascale Legault, Director

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

direction@bcm.umontreal.ca

 

Université de Montréal is committed to employment equity within its community and aims to recruit diverse staff and faculty. We strongly recommend that you complete this self-identification questionnaire.

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application

JOB TITLE: Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in the Biochemistry of Infectious Disease

POSITION CODE:  23_C_CHEM_M 

DATE POSTED: Nov. 21, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 5, 2025

ADVERTISED UNTIL: Position is filled
(if applicable) DATE REVISED:

Situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka people, Concordia University is North America’s top university under the age of 50, celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in the Biochemistry of Infectious Disease. This is a research-intensive tenure-track faculty position, and we are seeking candidates who will develop a research program in biochemistry focusing on any aspect of antimicrobial resistance or microbial pathogenesis. This may include enzymological aspects of antibiotic resistance, the development of novel strategies to inhibit enzymes critical to infectious disease, the study of enzymes and enzymatic processes implicated in infectious disease, and/or an interest in directed evolution and the design and optimization of enzymes from existing and novel biosynthetic pathways. Research areas of interest related to the position could include enzymology, protein structure/function, protein-protein interactions implicated in human disease, and protein folding/misfolding processes implicated in human disease. Research approaches may be experimental, computational, or a combination thereof.

Qualifications and assets

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related discipline, relevant postdoctoral experience and demonstrated research expertise in at least one of the research areas of interest. The successful candidate will provide evidence of a superior publication record and a demonstrated ability to attract substantial external funding for an evolving research program, taking into full consideration career stage, career breaks and special circumstances. The candidate also will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and mentoring, the potential to attract and retain excellent and diverse trainees, strong leadership potential, and the potential to achieve international recognition as required by the CRC Tier II program including, but not limited to, invitations to speak at scientific conferences and interviews and knowledge transfer activities.

Candidates eligible for Tier II chair positions must be excellent emerging scholars within 10 years of their highest degree at the time of nomination (exclusive of career interruptions).  Potential Tier II candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree should take note that certain career interruptions may still make them eligible for nomination. Potential candidates are encouraged to submit a formal justification by means of the Tier II Justification Assessment Form, which will be considered in the review of applications.  Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria and acceptable justifications to the extension of the eligibility term.

Notwithstanding the above and irrespective of their submission of a formal justification, candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals (such as the decision to have a family, eldercare, illness, and so forth) in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.            

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

or

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Application packages should be addressed to Dr Peter Pawelek, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (23_C_CHEM_M), a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a 5-page description of their planned research program highlighting its innovation, a 1-page summary of their most significant research contributions to date, a 2-page statement of teaching and training philosophy and interests, and three letters of support. Applications should be submitted electronically to chembiochem.ac@concordia.ca, with the subject heading CRC Application by January 5, 2025, but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2025. All inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr Peter Pawelek at chair.chemistryandbiochemistry@concordia.ca.

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to:

• teaching about underrepresented populations

• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds

• relevant community work

• offering or organizing educational programming

• participation in training and workshops

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Adaptive Measures

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca

or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.

Information about the Department:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is home to 24 faculty members with proven strengths in biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biological mass spectrometry, and nanomedicine, amongst others. The Department hosts three Concordia research centres including the Centre for Biological Applications of Mass Spectrometry, the Centre for NanoScience Research and the Centre for Research in Molecular Modelling. Faculty members are affiliated with and have access to instrumentation in the Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics, the Centre for Applied Synthetic Biology, the Centre for Microscopy and Cellular Imaging, and the School of Health.

Information about the Faculty of Arts and Science

The Faculty of Arts and Science is the largest faculty at Concordia. Through our 27 departmental units and our several research centers, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment, where knowledge generation and innovation thrive in the Humanities, the Social and the Natural Sciences. We have a strong tradition of connection with communities. Our research and creative activities are both disciplinarily grounded as well as resolutely interdisciplinary and interconnected. Our scholars tackle the complex issues facing our world globally and locally. Our teachers activate students to make an impact. Our students challenge conventional ways of thinking and doing.

Our research activity is funded by Tri-Council agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), from the FRQ (FRSQ, FQRNT, and FQRSC), as well as national and international funding bodies, both public and private. Our academic communities develop and utilize cutting-edge pedagogical tools and strategies with an emphasis on experiential learning to teach within and across boundaries.

 For more about the Faculty of Arts and Science, please visit: www.concordia.ca/artsci.

Information about Concordia:

“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.

Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.

Profoundly global, Concordia is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. We are driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement.

Information about Montreal:

Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. With a population of 1.7 million, it houses four major universities, several clinical research centres, and has been named the best student city in the world. 

Historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations, the city is now home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples, and its residents enjoy the benefits of a thriving multicultural scene.  While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.

Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.  The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.

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Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their application.

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

or

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Job Category: Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title: Research Associate in Evolutionary Biochemistry

Department Research | Tokuriki | Michael Smith Laboratories | Faculty of Science (Nobuhiko Tokuriki (On Leave))

Posting End Date November 21, 2024

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

Job End Date Oct 28, 2027

The UBC Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications for a Research Associate (RA) position in Evolutionary Biochemistry to join the laboratory of Dr. Nobuhiko Tokuriki. The successful candidate will use microfluidic systems to perform single enzyme kinetics and high-throughput enzyme screening. The candidate will work on enzyme systems including alkaline phosphatase, phosphotriesterase, and APOBEC. The successful candidate is expected to have completed their PhD and at least four years of postdoctoral research experience. The successful candidate must have advanced capability and research experience in microfluidics fabrication, fluorescence microscope, high-throughput enzyme screening, protein biochemistry. Especially, the candidate must have demonstrated with (1) single enzyme kinetics using a microfluidic system (2) high-throughput enzyme screening using a microfluidic system; (3) generate various mutagenized libraries including saturation mutagenesis and error-prone PCR; (4) ability to develop and utilize scripts for microscope imaging analyses for single enzyme kinetics and high-throughput microfluidics enzyme screening; (5) protein purification and biophysical characterizations. Additionally, experience in protein bioinformatics (sequence similarity networks and phylogenetic analyses) is preferred. Demonstrated experience must be documented with first-author publications in impact-factor (>5) journals. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience in the preparation of research proposals for funding agencies and patent applications. The history of obtaining international or national fellowship would be preferred. Responsibilities will include:

Conduct the research project including design, perform and analyze single enzyme kinetics and high-throughput enzyme screening experiments using microfluidic devices of alkaline phosphatases, phosphotriesterases and APOBEC.
Supervise undergraduate students to perform various experiments, molecular cloning, protein purification etc.
Supervise the lab organizations including waste disposals, biological and chemical safeties, etc.

The expected pay range for this position is $68,932 to $76,000 per year. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter that details their experience and contact details for 3 references to the UBC Careers portal https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Research-Associate-in-Evolutionary-Biochemistry_JR18941. Applications should be submitted no later than the posting end date. The appointment will be for two years commencing October 26, 2025 with a possibility for extension, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. 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 Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Posting end date / Date de fin d’annonce
2024-11-21