Research Associate

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, invites applicants for a full-time, PhD-level research associate in fish physiology and gill regeneration. Reporting to Dr. Colin Brauner, the applicant will have exceptional skills and research accomplishments in fish physiology, with a focus on gill resection and regeneration in Atlantic salmon integrating molecular, biochemical and physiological responses. The successful applicant will work closely with an active research group focused on various aspects of fish physiology. This is a 12-month Research Associate position, expected to start in July 2026. The expected salary for this position is $76,128 per year. 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. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizen. Therefore, all applications must include one of the following statements in their cover letter: • I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; or • I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. UBC - One of the World's Leading Universities As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. 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, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

Requirements

PhD in a relevant field (comparative or fish physiology)
At least four years postdoctoral research experience related to fish physiology and gill regeneration
Excellent scientific writing skills, including a strong record of publishing high quality journals
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Record of mentoring research students
Experience with salmon rearing and husbandry
Experience with histology and immunohistology techniques
Experience with transcriptomics, RNAseq and RNA scope techniques
Experience with biochemical assays and whole-animal performance measurements including metabolic rate assessment
Proficiency in quantitative image analysis of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and RNAscope datasets, including image segmentation, cell detection, signal quantification, and spatial analysis of large microscopy image datasets
Proficiency with image analysis and digital pathology software such as QuPath, ImageJ/Fiji, CellProfiler