Research Associate

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
AcademicJob CategoryFaculty Non BargainingJob TitleResearch AssociateDepartmentSokhansanj, Shahab | Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Shahabaddine Sokhansanj)Posting End DateJuly 13, 2024

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


Job End DateJul 31, 2025

The expected pay for this position is 3,500/month.

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a part time (60%) Research Associate position. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The initial appointment is for one year. The expected annual salary for the part time position is $42,000 at 60% FTE.

The Research Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Lead a team of researchers by providing technical and scientific guidance.
  • Prepare and deliver periodic reports for research sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Manage and develop Biomass/Bioenergy R&D programs, supported by key external sponsors such as industry and non-profit foundations.
  • Collaborate with the BBRG team to enhance research-funding opportunities, including international prospects.
  • Partner with the Biomass and Bioenergy Research Group PIs to create and implement a strategic vision for the Biomass/Bioenergy portfolio.
  • Foster strategic relationships with national and international laboratories, companies, and universities.
  • Utilize leadership, strategic, technical, financial, and operational expertise to ensure projects are implemented and completed efficiently, on time, and within budget, while identifying opportunities for national and international collaborations.
  • Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in research planning and experimental work.

Applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • A Ph.D. in applied science or engineering
  • Minimum 3 years research experience in biomass (woody and herbaceous) handling and preprocessing.

Applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • curriculum vitae;
  • concise statements of research interests; and
  • the names and contact information of three references.

All applications must be submitted online at Review of applications will commence on July 25, 2024

Information on the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering is available at

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.


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