Biological Chemistry - Research Associate

The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 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 applicant’s 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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HOW TO APPLY

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