Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Pryzdial Laboratory | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Zu-Hua Gao (Inherited)) Posting End Date September 12, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 30, 2026 The expected salary for this position is CAN$75,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The Centre for Blood Research Laboratory, affiliated with the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Canadian Blood Services is seeking a full time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate novel haemostasis biochemistry. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the laboratory Principal Investigator, Dr. Ed Pryzdial, the incumbent will be responsible for: Determining physiological and viral coagulation cofactor/enzyme/substrate complex 3-dimensional structures in collaboration. Produce and purify functional recombinant proteins Assemble, purify and analyse the respective protein complexes Assist in the analysis of structural data obtained by cryo-electron microscopy Producing innovative recombinant thrombolytic proteins. Generate stably transfected cell lines Produce and purify functional recombinant proteins Evaluate novel protein in vitro and in vivo thrombolytic function Participating in laboratory business. Assist in writing publications and grant applications Contribute to team meetings/discussions Read and critique relevant literature QUALIFICATIONS Successful applicants will have: A PhD in biochemistry, haemostasis, virology, and/or structural biology within the past 5 years. Authorship on peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals. Superior oral and written communication skills. Peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journalsWillingness 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. APPLICATION PROCEDURE An application package should include: A letter of application outlining the applicant’s interests, specific skills and career goals; A detailed curriculum vitae; Contact information for three referees preferably with faculty or management positions Applications should be submitted via email to: Dr. Ed Pryzdial Clinical Professor/Senior Scientist University of British Columbia/Canadian Blood Services Subject: Postdoctoral Position Email: ed.pryzdial@blood.ca Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is November 13, 2025 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, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people. UBC - One of the World's Leading Universities As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. 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, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
