Gene Regulation Bioinformatics Post-Doctoral Scientist
DESCRIPTION The Wasserman laboratory is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to work in research projects related to the analysis of gene regulation, with an emphasis on transcription factors and cis-regulatory sequences. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team working at the interface of algorithms development and applied genome analysis. The work includes aspects of machine […]
Dr. Linlea Armstrong appointed as the new Clinical Education Director
At the end of July, the Department created and advertised the position of Clinical Education Director to build greater synergy between our clinical training programs and advance our clinical educational profile. The Clinical Education Director oversees the Residency Program, the Department’s involvement in the MD Undergraduate Program, and acts as the Medical Director of the […]
Dr. Jehannine Austin named as member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Congratulations to Dr. Jehannine Austin who has been named a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. Dr. Austin is pioneering genetic counselling research by showing that genetic counseling has meaningful benefits for people and their families with psychiatric disorders. An entity within The Royal Society of Canada, […]
Research Associate – Lorincz’s Laboratory
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Title: Research Associate Location: Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 Group: Dr. Matthew Lorincz’s Laboratory Department: Medical Genetics, Life Sciences Institute Duration: 2016-09-01 to 2017-08-31 Tenure: Full-time; grant funded […]
The Friedman Lab Wins Annual LifeSciences BC Award for Clinical Research Excellence
April 21, 2016 Six recipients from UBC, including three from the Faculty of Medicine, are the 2016 winners of the 18th Annual LifeSciences BC Awards. This year’s theme, Local Catalyst | Global Connectivity, reflects those in the community who made an impact to the local ecosystem so that B.C. can connect with the global life […]
Philip Hieter elected to the National Academy of Sciences
May 3, 2016 Philip Hieter, a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Hieter is one of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates from 14 countries to be elected into The National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in […]
Research Associate – Centre for Applied Neurogenetics
Location: UBC Campus/UBC Hospital, Vancouver, BC Category: Research Associate, Centre for Applied Neurogenetics Department: Medical Genetics Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension Type: Full-time; grant funded Overview: The department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia seeks applications for a Research Associate to investigate the neurobiology of disease. POSITION SUMMARY […]
Research Associate – Centre for Applied Neurogenetics
Location: UBC Campus/UBC Hospital, Vancouver, BC Category: Research Associate, Centre for Applied Neurogenetics Department: Medical Genetics Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension Type: Full-time; grant funded Overview: The department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia seeks applications for a Research Associate to investigate the neurobiology of disease. POSITION SUMMARY […]
Research Associate – Rose Lab, Department of Medical Genetics
Position Identification: Position Classification: Research Associate Employee Group: Faculty Faculty: Medicine Department: Medical Genetics Status of Position: Part-time; Grant funded Preferred start date: January 1, 2016 Job Summary: This position’s primary purpose in the lab will be to conduct genetic analysis of Caenorabditis strains. The position will supervise a technician. This is a one-third time grant funded position with […]
Research Associate – Centre for Applied Neurogentics
Location: Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, 2215 Wesbrook Mall Category: Research Associate, Centre for Applied Neurogenetics, Laboratory of Translational Neuroscience Group: Faculty Department: Medical Genetics Duration: 2015-12-01 to 2016-05-31 (6 months) Tenure: Full-time; grant funded Overview: The Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia seeks applications for a Research Associate to study the […]