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The University of British Columbia (UBC) Organisation/Company The University of British Columbia (UBC) Research Field Biological sciences Biological engineering Medical sciences Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 12 Apr 2026 - 22:00 (UTC) Country Canada Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 13 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number EU-59088 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Research Associate in Bioinformatics and Machine Learning Applications to Stem Cell Bioengineering The School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus is seeking a passionate and collaborative Research Associate committed to advancing inclusive and interdisciplinary science. The Research Associate will join an international team applying stateoftheart machine learning technologies to stem cell and immune engineering in the Stem Cell Bioengineering Laboratory. This position will provide leadership and project management for bioinformatics and machine learning research projects. The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) is a partnership between the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Applied Science, acting as a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering, creating new knowledge, new academic and training programs, and fostering translation and innovation. Its vision is to transform health care outcomes through unconstrained exploration of the best possible integrative solutions across engineering, medicine, and biology. Through collaborative, innovative, and interdisciplinary approach and building on UBC academic and research excellence, the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research, education and translation. For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering, please visit The Stem Cell Bioengineering Lab (located in UBCs School of Biomedical Engineering, develops integrated computational and experimental approaches to enable advanced therapies from renewable sources. With expertise in quantitative bioengineering, machine learning, and systems immunology, our team aims to accelerate discovery and translation in regenerative medicine and immune engineering technologies. Organizational Status The Research Associate will report directly to Dr. Peter Zandstra and will closely collaborate with other leading academic and biotech institutions on research projects. Work Performed The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the members of the lab, other academic and biotech institutions involved in the projects and work with a diverse team on high impact research that drives innovation in the field. The responsibilities of this position include: Managing projects related to bioinformatics and machine learning application in the field of cell and gene therapy. Identifying and coleading applications for new sources of funding for projects, including grants and collaborative research agreements. Working with academic and industry collaborators to establish project milestones and deliverables and ensure that they are achieved on schedule. Leading efforts to develop a framework for software development and release that is compliant with knowledge sharing policies of granting agencies and publishers. Managing computational resources within our group, including software licensing and database access. Qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology or a related discipline. Experience in bioinformatics of single cell transcriptomics or other single cell -omics. Experience managing research projects involving multiple stakeholders within an academic setting. Familiarity with machine learning applications to biology is an asset. Start date and stipend The expected start date is April 13, 2026. The position is located at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus). The position is fulltime for at least a 12month term with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and work performance. The expected salary for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada. Please refer to reference number EU-59088 during correspondence about this position. 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 will be given priority. About UBC The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC''s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world. About UBC''s Faculty of Medicine Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone. Ranked among the world''s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, healthcare professionals and scientists, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world. The Faculty of Medicine - comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well as approximately 650 fulltime academic and more than 9,000 clinical faculty members - is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province. About Vancouver Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada''s third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It''s the perfect backdrop to your academic research. #J-18808-Ljbffr