Advance lipid nanoparticle research at UBC through formulation and characterization expertise. This 100% FTE role supports in vitro and in vivo systems.

The University of British Columbia seeks a Research Associate for Dr. Pieter Cullis’s laboratory. The position focuses on lipid nanoparticle formulation, assay development, physicochemical characterization, and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary sepsis research team led by Jim Russell while contributing to manuscripts, grant proposals, and laboratory training.

Key Responsibilities:

- Formulate and optimize lipid nanoparticles for in vitro systems
- Formulate and optimize lipid nanoparticles for in vivo systems
- Develop assays and characterize nanoparticles using analytical techniques




- Test lipid nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo
- Train junior laboratory members and students

Requirements:

- PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum three years of postdoctoral experience
- Experience in RNA therapeutics, drug delivery, or nanomedicine
- Expertise in lipid nanoparticle formulation and characterization
- Strong written, verbal, and scientific communication skills

Apply lipid nanoparticle formulation, characterization, and evaluation expertise within UBC’s collaborative research setting.

📌 Lipid Nanoparticle Research Associate (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver