Research Associate in stem cell biology, tissue regeneration and degeneration

The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in stem cell biology, tissue regeneration and degeneration, for a one-year term. The position may be extended subject to work performance and funding availability.

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... SBME website.

The Rossi Lab studies fundamental mechanisms underlying tissue regeneration... emphasis on skeletal and cardiac muscle.

Organizational Status
The Research Associate will report to Dr. Fabio Rossi on projects that include multiple collaborative labs from UBC and globally.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate... integrating cutting-edge pluripotent stem cells, organoid systems, animal models, genetic disease, infection, genomics, and immunology.

Research & Scientific Contributions

• Developing and optimizing animal models of disease, with specific focus on skeletal and cardiac muscle.
• Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments, ensuring high-quality, reproducible results.
• Contributing to advancing scientific knowledge by publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international conferences.

Mentorship & Team Leadership

• Training, mentoring, and supervising lab personnel, including postdoctoral fellows, Ph.D. students, and technicians...
• Overseeing and leading trainees within research projects...
• Fostering an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment...

Grant Writing & Regulatory Compliance

• Preparing and contributing to grant applications and progress reports...
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards...
• Assisting in fulfilling institutional and funding agency regulatory requirements.

Lab Management & Operations

• Managing and overseeing research projects...
• Optimizing laboratory budgets...
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and operational standards...

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Candidates should have a strong research background...
• Candidates with a strong background in stem cell biology, animal models, immunology, and multi-omics will be considered.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have >5 years of experience in a postdoctoral and/or Research Associate role with experience in laboratory personnel management.

Supervision received
The incumbent will receive supervision directly from Dr. Fabio Rossi but will have the opportunity to work closely with other collaborating laboratories.

Supervision given
The incumbent will be the primary supervisor of technicians... They may also be required to supervise other trainees...

Start date and stipend
The expected start date is June 16, 2026. The position is located at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus). The position is full-time for a 1-year term with the possibility of extension... Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for this position is $76,128 per year.

How to Apply
Candidates should provide a CV, names and contact information of 3 references, and a cover letter... Please submit your applications directly via Workday Job Requisition ID JR24437. Review of applications will begin on June 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.