Research Associate in 3D Human Tissue Bioprinting for Modeling Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Research Associate in 3D Human Tissue Bioprinting for Modeling Neurodegenerative Disorders

Nygaard Laboratory Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Haakon Nygaard)

Posting End Date August 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 30, 2028. Please note, this is a two (2) year term position, with the possibility of renewal. The compensation for this position is $95,00 per annum.

Situated the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia the Post-Doctoral candidate will develop/design, implement and publish research studies related the cellular processes associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia. Specifically, the position involves maintaining and advancing a robust protocol for 3D bioprinting of iPSC derived neurons, astrocytes, and microglia to study the pathophysiology of AD and FTD in a 3D environment.

In addition, methods of research including but not limited to: human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC), cerebral organoids, CRISPR gene editing, transfections, imaging techniques, electrophysiology and biochemical/molecular biology techniques. The candidate will have a strong teaching role for graduate, undergraduate and co-op students. The position requires a strong research background in neuroscience and neuroscience techniques including iPSCs generation, differentiation, and maintenance, tissue culture, and confocal imaging.

The candidate must have a PhD, and at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience in advanced 3D bioprinting of hiPSC neurons using an extrusion-based bioprinter. The candidate must further have advanced knowledge of bioink preparations, including those based on collagen. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Haakon Nygaard in the department of Neurology in the Faculty of Medicine.

• 3D bioprinting of iPSC-derived tissues
• Design and implement research studies and related programs, including planning, managing, producing and analyzing the data. The candidate is expected to lead these efforts.
• Communicate with wet lab scientists in the day-to-day activities including but not limited to the data collection, quality control, data cleaning, data analysis, and presentation.
• Extensive use of induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cell types in experiments.
• Histology, biochemical analysis,
  -omics, and electrophysiology experiments of iPSC-derived tissues.
• Prepare manuscripts and oversee submission.
• Lead grant applications in the field of neurosciences.
• Maintain safe and clean lab spaces used.
• Mentor and teach graduate, undergraduate and Co-op students.

• PhD in the field of neuroscience or related field, and at least 2 years of post-doctoral training in hiPSC 3D extrusion-based bioprinting.
• Proven skills using hiPSCs studying the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative or other CNS disorders.
• Strong analysis skills, ability to work professionally with colleagues, donors, and staff, and compliance with approved procedures and ethics regulations.
• Publications in the area are an asset.

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All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. 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, and/or Indigenous person.

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