Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacometabolomics – The University of British Columbia (UBC)

A postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Velenosi lab located at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Research in the Velenosi lab is focused at the intersection of pharmacology and metabolomics, studying metabolic biomarkers of drug response and characterizing therapeutic targets to improve cancer therapy. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with a strong interest in the emerging field of cancer pharmacometabolomics. The exciting multidisciplinary projects will build on a recent study (https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.19.475906) utilizing state-of-the-art mass spectrometry and advanced molecular biology approaches in highly translational triple negative breast cancer patient-derived xenograft models. The scope of work will include in vitro and ex vivo tumor models, in vivo therapeutic studies and collaborative opportunities to assess clinical samples. The candidate will design, initiate and manage research projects as well as supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful candidate will have recently completed their PhD in pharmacology, metabolomics, cancer biology or related field with a strong publication record. Experience with animal models is required. A strong foundation in mass spectrometry and R data analysis are desirable. The candidate will have excellent verbal and written English communication skills, in addition to exceptional scientific writing.

The term is for two years with the possibility of extension. Applicants should send a cover letter including relevant research experience and statement of research interest as well as their CV and contact information for three references in a single PDF to thomas.velenosi@ubc.ca with the subject line “Pharmacometabolomics Postdoc Application”. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The start date is negotiable, but candidates that can begin sooner will be given preference. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience and subject to UBC regulations for stipends for postdoctoral fellows.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number NC-55738 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the researcher profile 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 Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) 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 professional development opportunities 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences work at the exciting and ever-expanding edges of the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. This includes conducting precedent-setting research with real and tangible impact in areas such as discovering and developing new drugs, improving the quality of patient care and treatment outcomes, and developing the practice of pharmacy. Ranked #18 worldwide and #2 in Canada (2020 QS World University Rankings, Pharmacy & Pharmacology) the Faculty’s research focuses on four themes: health outcomes, molecular & systems pharmacology, nanomedicine, and pharmacy education.

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