Lipid Nanoparticle Research Associate

Advance lipid nanoparticle research at UBC through formulation and characterization expertise. This 100% FTE role supports in vitro and in vivo systems.

The University of British Columbia seeks a Research Associate for Dr. Pieter Cullis’s laboratory. The position focuses on lipid nanoparticle formulation, assay development, physicochemical characterization, and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary sepsis research team led by Jim Russell while contributing to manuscripts, grant proposals, and laboratory training.

• Formulate and optimize lipid nanoparticles for in vitro systems
• Formulate and optimize lipid nanoparticles for in vivo systems
• Develop assays and characterize nanoparticles using analytical techniques
• Test lipid nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo
• Train junior laboratory members and students

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum three years of postdoctoral experience
• Experience in RNA therapeutics, drug delivery, or nanomedicine
• Expertise in lipid nanoparticle formulation and characterization
• Strong written, verbal, and scientific communication skills

Apply lipid nanoparticle formulation, characterization, and evaluation expertise within UBC’s collaborative research environment.