Research Associate in Retinal Tissue Engineering

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Job title: Research Associate in Retinal Tissue Engineering

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Job description: Offer DescriptionAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a part-time (50%) Research Associate in retina tissue engineering. This position will play a leadership role in the Willerth Laboratory, and will report directly to Dr. Stephanie Willerth, who is the Principal Investigator of the laboratory. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed subject to work performance and funding availability.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 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 .The Willerth Lab at SBME/UVic ( ) is an interdisciplinary team that seeks to engineer a variety of neural tissue types from pluripotent stem cells using various strategies.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will provide oversight on scientific and training aspects of the lab while leading their own scientific projects.The responsibilities of the position depend on the skills and research interests of the successful applicant. Specific tasks for this position may include:

• Managing and running projects related to retinal tissue engineering and assisting with the designing and implementation of new research projects;
• Designing and performing experiments, analyzing results, and presenting findings;
• Overseeing and leading trainees within projects;
• Analyzing data and presenting the data in reports, publications, and presentations;
• Preparing grants and assist with grant applications and reporting, publication preparation, and with fulfilling regulatory requirements (animal ethics, biosafety etc.);
• Helping to enhance our collaborative research environment;
• Training and mentoring lab personnel;
• Coordinating the maintenance of lab equipment; and
• Contributing to cutting-edge knowledge in the scientific community.

QualificationsPhD in retinal tissue engineering, with a focus on outer-retina cell-based therapeutics development.5+ years of experience in leading in vitro PSC-derived retinal graft production studies and in vivo large-animal retinal transplantation studies.5+ years of experience in university-startup/spin-off founding, fundraising, and technology transfer.5+ years of experience in establishing (including recruitment and fundraising), leading, and supervising medium-size (~8-13) academic research teams at accredited Canadian universities.Supervision receivedThe incumbent will receive supervision directly from Dr. Willerth.Supervision givenThe incumbent may be required to supervise trainees involved in the research program.Start date and stipendThe start date is October 01, 2024 but flexible; funding has already been received. The position is located at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus). The salary for this position will be $34,466 per annum.How to ApplyCandidates 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 at .Review of applications will start on September 26, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.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.This posting is for the campus in British Columbia, Canada.Please refer to reference number EU-58191 during correspondence about this position.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.About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.About UBC’s Faculty of Medicine
Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, health care professionals and scientists, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.The Faculty of Medicine – comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and more than 9,000 clinical faculty members – is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada’s third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It’s the perfect backdrop to your academic research.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute The University of British Columbia (UBC) Country Canada State/Province British Columbia City Vancouver Postal Code V6T 1Z4 Street 2329 West Mall GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBritish Columbia CityVancouver Street2329 West Mall Postal CodeV6T 1Z4STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Job date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:01:40 GMT