Research Associate

2 days ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Research Associate

Department

Beck | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Sara Beck (On Leave))

Posting End Date

January 11, 2025

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

Job End Date

Jan 31, 2026

The salary is $68,932/year.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
- Conducting UV disinfection experiments with mercury vapor lamps, UVLEDs, solar simulators and other novel UV sources,- Conducting experiments with batch and flow through UV LED reactors,- Evaluating the performance of UV LED photoreactors under real-world conditions in collaboration with rural or marginalized communities,- Conducting water disinfection experiments with disinfectants such as chlorine, ozone, UV, peracetic acid, performic acid,- Determining the molecular mechanisms of water disinfection with novel disinfectants,- Providing operational supervision of the project and the people involved with it,- Collaborating with project sponsors and stakeholders, and interdisciplinary academic collaborators from both UBC and other universities,- Supervising and/or co-supervising graduate students,- Seeking, securing, and supporting grants as the primary investigator, co-investigator, and/or senior personnel,- Seeding, serving, and sustaining high-caliber research activity at UBCV,- Disseminating research in publications and presentations at national and international conferences,- Conducting training workshops on small-scale water disinfection, Applicants must meet the requirements below.- A Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or relevant disciplines- Minimum of 10 publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals (at least five first-author publications)- Minimum of one year of teaching experience relevant to environmental engineering- Expertise on conducting water disinfection experiments- Experience on conducting UV disinfection experiments including calculating UV dose in batch reactors using radiometry, biodosimetry and actinometry- Expertise in validating photoreactors with bioassays and determining the reduction equivalent dose (RED) applied,- Experience in organizing, coordinating, and managing research projects- A clear understanding of the academic research process acquired through practical and academic experience- Work experience in East African regions

Applicants must submit the following: curriculum vitae, concise statements of research interests, and the names of three references.


Further information on the Department is available at


You are expected to observe, at all times, the highest professional standards. In support of this, you are expected to become familiar with the UBC Respectful Environment Statement for Students, Faculty and Staff. The statement reflects our core values of mutual respect and equity, and promotes a safe, caring, and respectful campus community. UBC holds all staff, faculty and students accountable for carrying out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with this Statement.

As an employee of the University of British Columbia, you are required to present to the Human Resources Department original documentation to confirm (1) your identity and (2) your eligibility to be employed in Canada (i.e. a valid social insurance number) and, if applicable, supporting documentation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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