Assistant Professor

Academic### ## **Job Category**Faculty Bargaining### ## **Job Title**Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in mRNA Molecular Therapeutics### ## **Department**School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Peter Zandstra)### ## **Posting End Date**November 25, 2025**Note:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.### ## **Job End Date**OngoingThe expected pay range for this position is $145,000 to $155,000 per annum.At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.The School of Biomedical Engineering at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track). The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, established in 2017. The School is 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 and healthcare for all, achieved through innovative research and education at the convergence of engineering, medicine and biology. Through collaborative, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches and building on UBC’s academic and research excellence, the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research, education and translation. The SBME has two locations on Vancouver’s campus, the Gordon B Shrum building and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering, please visit .Reporting to the Director of the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering, the successful candidate will lead an independent research program with potential to achieve international recognition for leadership and research excellence in their field, participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in biomedical engineering and related topics, and provide service within the University and to both the academic and broader community. They will work collaboratively in diverse groups to bring forward strategic initiatives for the SBME and the Faculties. Research areas of particular interest include:* Next-generation RNA modalities: Expertise in design and delivery of RNA beyond mRNA vaccines (self-amplifying RNA, circular RNA, programmable RNA switches, RNA-editing systems).* Delivery and targeting: Engineering novel nanoparticles, biomaterials or cell-targeting strategies that overcome existing barriers for RNA therapeutics in diverse tissues/cells (beyond liver and muscle).* Synthetic/computation biology integration: Use of AI-driven or computational design tools for optimizing RNA stability, structure, translation, immune evasion and/or regulatory functions.* Biomanufacturing of RNA and delivery systems: Development of scalable and automated manufacturing approaches for RNA modalities and nanoparticles, enabling efficient translation to the clinic. The successful candidate will hold an Ph.D. or equivalent, have a strong background in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering and/or related fields, and demonstrated ability in scholarly activity with experience in collaborative and convergent research at the interface of engineering and molecular/cellular biology. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy and understanding, and is respectful of diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviors. Proposal of an original, innovative research program of high quality and novelty, a collaborative team-based approach to building a successful research program and team, and having potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers are important characteristics of desirable candidates. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Applicants must hold a Canadian professional engineering (P.Eng.) licence or be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. license or Limited Licence and consequently register for one with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Individuals with quantitative science backgrounds such as Math, Quantitative Neuroscience, Computer Science, or Physics are also encouraged to apply if they are eligible for a Limited Licence with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (see https://www.egbc.ca/Registration/Individual-Registrants/How-to-Apply/Professional-Registration/Professional-Licensee for details on the Limited Licence).The expected salary for this position is $145,000 to $155,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: . Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the School. An application package should include:* curriculum vitae,* a statement of teaching interests and accomplishments (up to 2 pages),* a five-year research program plan (up to 4 pages),* a brief statement of the applicant’s current or planned contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in academic, professional, or community contexts (1-2 pages),* and the names and contact information for three referees. Applications should be submitted online at Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Human Resources Manager at hr@sbme.ubc.ca. Review of applications will begin on November 25th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2026 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact **Carmen de Hoog** via email at carmen.dehoog@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website
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