Job Description

Academic
Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining
Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department Cochrane Lab | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Dawn Cochrane)
Posting End Date February 14, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date February 28, 2027
The expected salary for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 per annum.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI) and the Department of OBGYN in the Faculty of Medicine, is seeking a [full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to perform research on treatment strategies for low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to Dr. Dawn Cochrane, the incumbent will be responsible for:
The project will involve characterization of innate immune signaling in LGSC cell lines and testing novel therapeutics (eg. oncolytic viruses, antibody drug conjugates and T-cell engagers)
Lab duties, including but not limited to: cell culture, viral transduction, western blotting, qPCR, immunofluorescence and cloning. Additionally, there is the possibility of mouse xenograft studies.
Working as part of a collaborative team, the fellow will mentor junior lab members, prepare manuscripts stemming from this work and contribute to funding applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants will have:
A PhD in biology, genetics, or related field.
Strong background in wet lab techniques, with an emphasis on cell culture techniques. Previous work with mice is an asset.
Ability to manage all aspects of a project, from experimental design to data interpretation and assembly of manuscripts.
Stong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The expected salary for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application package should include:
A letter of application outlining the applicant's research experience;
A detailed curriculum vitae;
Contact information for 3 referees
Applications should be submitted online at (JR#).
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Dr. Dawn Cochrane at
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible or upon a date to be mutually agreed.
We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Lygia Siqueira via email at lygia.siqueira@phc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC's Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at or contact the Centre at .
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UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 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, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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