Academic

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Research Associate

Department
Cembrowski Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine (Mark Steven Cembrowski)

Posting End Date
October 30, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
December 31, 2027

The expected salary for this position is $84,872.04.

The Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Mark Cembrowski. This is a six-month term position with a start date of January 1, 2027, and an end date of June 30, 2027.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Reporting to Mark Cembrowski, Principal Investigator and Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, the successful candidate will contribute to both independent and collaborative research projects. Responsibilities will include:
• Electrophysiological recording of brain tissue
• Viral circuit mapping of brain tissue
• Viral manipulation of brain tissue
• Histological processing and microscopic analysis of brain tissue
• Interfacing with Vancouver General Hospital surgical teams as needed to foster successful resource sharing and collaboration with Cembrowski laboratory
• Interfacing with members of the Cembrowski laboratory as needed to foster successful research, including coordinating receipt of materials from Vancouver General Hospital
• Monitoring use of reagents and other supplies, and order supplies when needed
• Disseminating scientific findings by writing and publishing manuscripts and grant applications
• Maintaining complete and accurate records of all work performed
• Training students and technicians as needed
• Perform other related duties as required.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Ph.D. and postdoctoral work in neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and evidence of independent research contributions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
• The drive, initiative, and enthusiasm to build and complete a successful research project.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding team environment.
• Has the drive and enthusiasm to lead and work as a member of a team.

Candidates interested must apply via the UBC Careers website.