Postdoc Fellow: Stem Cell Bioengineering, UBC 5381 views

Postdoc Fellow: Stem Cell Bioengineering, UBC (The University of British Columbia)

Postdoc fellow or research associate, stem cell bioengineering lab to work on next generation cell therapy process engineering The University of British Columbia

RESEARCH PROGRAM OVERVIEW

One position is available in the Zandstra Stem Cell Bioengineering laboratory, in the School of Biomedical Engineering, affiliated with the Michael Smith Laboratories, at the University of British Columbia’s main Vancouver campus.

Required QUALIFICATIONS

1. PhD required.
2. Background in bioengineering and process engineering required, with a focus on bioreactor technology and cell therapies.
3. Ideal candidates must have experience in some or all of the below:

1. Bioreactor design and operation – essential
2. Cell therapy applications – essential
3. Process engineering
4. Blood systems and/or developmental biology
5. Mammalian cell and molecular biology
6. Stem cell biology
7. Flow cytometry
8. Computational biology

Individuals must also:

1. Work well in a goal-oriented team environment
2. Have a proven track record of research accomplishments (i.e. publication record)
3. Possess excellent communication skills– both verbal and written
4. Have the ability to work independently and organize own workload
5. Have the ability to design and analyze experiments, keep meticulous records of experiments and data, report on research progress and outcomes openly, and review methodologies in response to feedback &
6. Have the ability to update knowledge in their specialized area and implement relevant technologies to advance the project.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Bioreactor-led processes for blood cell production at scale

To transform bench-top stem cell biology research into commercially viable bio-manufacturing practices, we are focusing on the core engineering principles of bioreactor design, feedback control, automation and scale-up, and mathematical modeling.

Duration: This position is available from July 1^st, 2019 and will be a based on a one-year renewable contract, extendable depending on funding availability.

Fellowship: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for competitive fellowship awards.

Application Procedure

A letter of application, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and contact details for 3 references, should be sent by email to:

Professor Peter Zandstra
zandstra.lab@ubc.ca

Please include “Bioreactor PDF search” in the e-mail subject line.  Applications will remain open until the position is filled.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  We will contact you only if invited for an interview.