Research Associate - Data Experimentation

Job Title

Research Associate – Data Rich Experimentation

Faculty Non Bargaining

Research | Hein Lab | Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science (Jason Hein)

April 1, 2026
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

August 15, 2028

The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 – $122,000 annually.

This Research Associate will take on the role of project lead for ongoing proof‑of‑concept technology development with industrial contract research partners.

• Research and Discovery – Carry out experimental development of new automated analytical hardware in the synthesis of novel chemical materials; establish a successful research program.
• Data Science – Integrate with computer science colleagues, curate large datasets and perform data visualization; experience with programming and data manipulation in Python; mandatory experience programming and training convolutional neural networks for computer vision applications.
• Technical Writing – Create reports and grant proposals in collaboration with the research team; exceptional communication and writing skills required.
• Project Management – Work with the Principal Investigator and research team to design and guide day‑to‑day research activities to meet project milestones for time‑sensitive proof‑of‑concept work; proven record of technical program management and strong research productivity.

A recent PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Science with experience in laboratory automation and relevant research experience.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been under‑represented 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.

UBC's strategic plan identifies inclusion as one of our key priorities. We welcome colleagues with the experiences and competencies that can contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity and diversity throughout campus life. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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