Postdoctoral Fellow - Wellington Laboratory

University of British Columbia

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $50,000-60,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Offer DescriptionPostdoctoral Fellow in Pathology and Laboratory MedicineSpecialization: Biostatistics, NeurologyPrimary Supervision: Dr. Cheryl WellingtonInstitution: The University of British ColumbiaLocation: Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, UBCContact:the Wellington LaboratoryThe Wellington Laboratory is a large and diverse group that conducts both clinical and preclinical research in the areas of traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Wellington Laboratory's clinical fluid biomarker group. The clinical fluid biomarker group uses state of the art technologies to detect a wide variety of protein biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. These protein biomarkers help to reflect the complicated dynamics of the brain, thereby enabling their roles as research tools to assist in screening, diagnosis, prognosis, clinical trial design and interpretation. We work collaboratively with many clinicians and clinician scientists at the local, national and international levels, studying various aspects of neurological health and disease, including: neurotrauma, acquired brain injury, neurocritical care, neurodegeneration and healthy aging.Job DescriptionFluid biomarkers can provide a detailed picture of neurological health and disease using relatively low-cost, accessible, objective, and scalable tools. There has been a rapid expanse of research into candidate blood-based biomarkers that show utility for the diagnosis and prognosis of neurological conditions. This position will focus on the statistical analysis for multiple projects involving large scale databases from various cohorts, including but not limited to traumatic or hypoxic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, Multiple Sclerosis and healthy aging. The postdoctoral fellow will oversee their own individual project, to be developed in collaboration between the supervisor and a successful candidate. They will also provide guidance to lab members for other projects.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead project design, including developing scope and writing statistical analysis sections for grant applications
  • Coordinate and communicate project goals with lab members and external collaborators
  • Conduct experiments analyzing biospecimens
  • Apply advanced statistical approaches to large-scale data, including combining proteomic/biomarker data with large clinical databases from cohorts of up to 5,000+ participants
  • Advise and supervise graduate and undergraduate students regarding statistical approaches
  • Prepare presentations and publications, including figure production, writing and editing
Minimum Qualifications
  • Recent completion of a PhD
  • 5+ years of research experience in biostatistics, data science, bioinformatics, epidemiology, clinical laboratory medicine, or related fields
  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, with experience with GraphPad Prism, RStudio, and SPSS
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience supervising projects and team members
  • Background knowledge of immunoassay technology and troubleshooting
  • Experience working with biological specimens
  • Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning analytical methods
How to ApplySubmit application package as a single document to:
  • Curriculum Vitae (including links to 3 most recent publications)
  • Academic transcripts
  • 1 page cover letter
FundingThe expected stipend for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 per year. If the candidate does not have CIHR or similar funding they will be expected to be proactive in applying for awards.Additional InformationThis posting is for the campus in British Columbia, Canada.Please refer to reference number EU-57881 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the of the supervisor for this position to learn more about their research.Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver
UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one's own way. UBC's is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing that foster the development of soft skills needed in today's professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.About UBC's Faculty of Medicine
Every day across British Columbia, trainees and researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine are turning skills into jobs, investments into discoveries, and discoveries into solutions that are transforming health for everyone.The UBC Faculty of Medicine offers a diverse array of training opportunities including cutting-edge research experiences in the biosciences, globally recognized population health education, quality health professional training, as well as several certificate and online training options. The Faculty of Medicine is home to more than 1,700 graduate students housed in 23 graduate programs (14 of which offer doctoral research options). Year after year, research excellence in the Faculty of Medicine is supported by investment from funding sources here at home and around the globe, receiving approximately $1.6B in total research funding in the last five years.About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.RequirementsLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute The University of British Columbia (UBC) Country Canada State/Province British Columbia City Vancouver Postal Code V6T 1Z4 Street 2329 West Mall GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailwellington.laboratory@ubc.caContact State/ProvinceBritish Columbia CityVancouver Street2329 West Mall Postal CodeV6T 1Z4STATUS: EXPIRED

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