Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biology

Job Type: Full Time

Faculty Non Bargaining

Research Associate

Research | Brauner | Department of Zoology | Faculty of Science (Colin Brauner)

June 30, 2026

July 15, 2027

$76,128 per year

The Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, invites applicants for a full‑time, PhD‑level research associate in fish physiology and gill regeneration. Reporting to Dr. Colin Brauner, the successful applicant will have exceptional skills and research accomplishments in fish physiology, with a focus on gill resection and regeneration in Atlantic salmon integrating molecular, biochemical and physiological responses.

The successful applicant will work closely with an active research group focused on various aspects of fish physiology.

• Investigate fish physiology with a focus on gill resection and regeneration in Atlantic salmon, integrating molecular, biochemical, and physiological responses.
• Collaborate with an active research group on projects related to fish physiology.
• Participate in department of Zoology and Biodiversity Research Centre research activities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of research projects, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

• PhD in a relevant field (comparative or fish physiology) and at least four years postdoctoral research experience related to fish physiology and gill regeneration.
• Excellent scientific writing skills and a strong record of publishing high‑quality journals.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Record of mentoring research students.
• Experience with salmon rearing and husbandry.
• Experience with histology and immunohistochemistry techniques.
• Experience with transcriptomics, RNA‑seq, and RNA‑scope techniques.
• Experience with biochemical assays and whole‑animal performance measurements, including metabolic rate assessment.
• Proficiency in quantitative image analysis of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and RNAscope datasets, including image segmentation, cell detection, signal quantification, and spatial analysis of large microscopy image datasets.
• Proficiency with image analysis and digital pathology software such as QuPath, Image
  
  J/Fiji, and Cell Profiler.

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, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.