Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
The expected pay range for this position is $85000 - $95000 annually.
This Research Associate (RA) position will be a one-year position at 0.8 FTE starting in September 2026. It will involve isolation of natural products. Specifically the work will involve the following:
Purification and NMR structural characterization of natural products
Familiarity with analytical and organic chemistry
Investigation of biosynthetic pathways using bioinformatic genetic and chemical techniques
Minimum requirements:
A Ph.D. in Chemistry Natural Medicinal Chemistry Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology
At least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in natural products research
Experience in microbiology
Experience in purification and structural characterization of organic molecules using mass spectrometry and NMR
A strong publication record
Excellent communication and analytical abilities; ability to independently execute experiments and to mentor younger scientists
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people ideas and actions for a better world. 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 Métis Inuk or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may
cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicants record of research or educational
leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like
consideration given to the impact of any circumstances such as those due to health or family reasons in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be given priority and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.
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