Applicants are invited to apply for a Research Associate position at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, starting October 6, 2014.

The Research Associate position in the Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/ Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) imaging Laboratory located at the UBC Center for Comparative Medicine, with additional relevant sites at TRIUMF and UBC main campus. The Laboratory is active in performing pre-clinical PET and SPECT imaging, with emphasis on development of quantitative imaging protocols and performance of preclinical studies related to a variety of basic science and medical questions. Applicants must have experience in laboratory practices, interaction with a variety of researchers and technologists, familiarity with university or college level physics, chemistry and biology.

The successful applicant is expected to take a leading role in the organization, scheduling and execution of the studies, in ensuring proper functioning of the laboratory, including smooth operation of the state of the art imaging equipment and compliance with appropriate safety and ethical considerations relevant to pre-clinical imaging research. The successful applicant will also be responsible for interacting with imaging investigators and budgeting. Furthermore, he/she will be helping in article writing for the imaging related projects.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants should complete the online application form   making sure to select the Research Associate, CCM Imaging position . Please include the names, emails, phone numbers and your relationship to 3 references in your CV. Reference letters can be emailed to jobs@phas.ubc.ca. Please ensure that referees quote competition #FAC-2014-05 in the email subject line.  Applications will be reviewed starting Sept 15, 2014 Salary will be competitive, and dependent upon experience. The appointment should begin in Oct 6, 2014 and will be reviewed annually, subject to budgetary confirmation and mutual agreement.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.