Apply transcriptomic analysis and neural stem cell biology as a full time Research Associate at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories in Vancouver. Study brain repair using single cell multiomics and spatial transcriptomics.

This term Research Associate position works under Dr. Freda Miller in the Faculty of Science. You will investigate neural stem cells and microglia in murine brain repair models. The work combines molecular cellular biology, neuroscience, genetic mouse models, and single cell spatial transcriptomics. The initial appointment is one year, beginning January 2, 2027, with possible extension subject to performance and funding.

Key Responsibilities:
Analyze murine brain repair models using single cell multiomics
Apply spatial transcriptomics to investigate brain repair




Define cellular mechanisms underlying limited mammalian brain repair
Characterize neural stem cell and microglia responses
Work with researchers in the Miller laboratory

Requirements:
PhD in biology, molecular biology, or related biomedical sciences
Experience in molecular cellular biology and neuroscience
Postdoctoral experience with single cell spatial transcriptomics
Experience using genetic mouse models in brain repair
Effective English communication and team-oriented teamwork

Bring neuroscience, spatial transcriptomics, and mouse model expertise to research cellular mechanisms of brain repair at UBC.

📌 Research Associate Brain Repair Transcriptomics Vancouver
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver