Research Opportunities

RESEARCH CLUSTER COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE

This position is 60% part-time effective February 1 to November 30, 2023, with the possibility of extension.  The Research Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for managing the activities of the UBC Advancing Multifunctional Dental Biomaterials Research Cluster, which is funded by the UBC Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters competition.  Major responsibilities of the position include identifying new directions for research collaborations and projects between the investigators involved in the cluster; identifying funding opportunities and assisting in writing grant proposals; writing and submitting research ethics applications; maintaining social media sites and websites; identifying and liaising with community and not-for-profit partner organizations; and operational tasks related to the cluster, including managing the budget and submitting progress reports.

Organizational Status

The Research Cluster Coordinator will report directly to the Cluster Lead Principal Investigator and will work with the other cluster investigators, national and international collaborators, and other staff and investigators at UBC-V, UBC-O, and elsewhere.

Work Performed

  • Coordinates all research cluster activities.
  • Leads meetings, research seminars, workshops, conferences, outreach events, and other research events.
  • Liaises between investigators, partners, staff, trainees, and external collaborators involved in the Advancing Multifunctional Dental Biomaterials Research Cluster including identifying new directions for research projects and collaborations.
  • Identifies appropriate funding sources and opportunities.
  • Provides operational management and oversight of the cluster including creating timelines, submitting progress reports, and managing the budget.
  • Proposes and implements new initiatives that align with the cluster’s goals.
  • Offers broad support to the Cluster Lead PI with setting priorities, developing strategies, building consensus, and implementing plans.
  • Prepares comprehensive reports and financial forecasts.
  • Participates in grant proposal and project proposal writing for research projects and initiatives related to the cluster.
  • Facilitates ethics submissions, renewals, and amendments for research projects related to the cluster.
  • Communicates clusters goals and activities to relevant stakeholders including maintaining the website and developing social media sites.
  • Identifies and engages relevant stakeholder groups and integrates community groups and organizations (including community partners such as Indigenous communities, academia, industry, and not-for-profit organizations).
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Research Cluster Coordinator is required to conduct all research facilitation activities in a professional and ethical manner following approved guidelines.  Confidentiality must be respected when dealing with research data.  Errors made could influence the ability of researchers to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility and funding of the PI, UBC, and other internal and external research partners.

Supervision Received

Works independently under the direction of the Cluster Lead PI.  The Research Cluster Coordinator is expected to develop their own work plan and timelines, and to exercise a considerable amount of judgement and initiative in the completion of tasks and responsibilities.

Supervision Given

May provide instruction to students, staff, and postdoctoral research fellows as required.

Education/Work Experience

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.  Graduate degree in biology/science/healthcare professional field strongly preferred.  Minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Demonstrated experience in peer-reviewed, scientific/technical writing and grant writing/fundraising for non-profit organizations.  Experience in a scientific/medical research environment including a full understanding of research methodology.  Project management experience preferred.

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Strong technical scientific writing skills and/or certification.
  • Intermediate computer literacy including Microsoft Office and writing/publishing software such as EndNote or Mendeley.
  • High degree of resourcefulness, motivation, enthusiasm, and initiative.
  • Good understanding of research methods.
  • Ability to comprehend and incorporate broad scientific concepts and effectively communicate complex scientific issues.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
  • Ability to interpret results and make recommendations for implementation.
  • Ability to work independently while participating collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to inquiries.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people across all career stages.

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.

Please see JR11080 listed on the UBC Staff Careers website (https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs) for more information and to apply for this position.

Posted January 6, 2023.

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE

A grant-funded research associate position with an emphasis on platelet biology is available beginning March 1, 2023 in the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada) for 1 year with the possibly of extension.  The position requires expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, and animal work.

Required scientific background:

  • A PhD degree in life sciences (e.g. biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, or other closely-related discipline).
  • Proficiency with the following techniques is essential:
  • Mammalian cell culture;
  • Immunocytochemistry and confocal microscopy;
  • Flow cytometry;
  • Methods for studying protein/protein interactions (e.g. immunoprecipitation, pull-down assays, and Western blotting).
  • Experience with mouse work, including complex breeding schemes involving transgenic mouse strains, is essential. Preference will be given to applicants experienced with in vivo murine disease models.
  • Experience working with human and/or mouse platelets is an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in platelet signalling.

Additional requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience in setting and achieving goals.
  • Ability to assist undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Ability to arrange and present data using computer software.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication and organizational skills.

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Hugh Kim, Associate Professor, UBC Faculty of Dentistry
E-mail:  hughkim@dentistry.ubc.ca

Information on the Centre for Blood Research is available at http://cbr.ubc.ca.

Forward a letter of application (including the names and addresses of three referees) and CV by January 31, 2023 to:
Ingrid Ellis, UBC Faculty of Dentistry
E-mail:  iellis@dentistry.ubc.ca

Note:  Please state your current citizenship status in your cover letter.  Due to the large number of applications received, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions or provide the status of competitions; only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

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.

Posted December 23, 2022.