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Research Associate – Carbon Capture Storage

This Research Associate position will conduct research related to electrochemical reactors (e.g., reactors for carbon capture storage), which may include:

  • Designing and performing experiments;
  • Writing papers;
  • Identifying potential new research directions;
  • Collaborating with other group members (students, postdocs, staff, research associates, etc.) and possibly external partners;
  • Contributing to maintaining lab equipment and related SOPs;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline;
  • Experience designing, assembling, and testing electrochemical devices;
  • Experience with various materials characterization techniques, such as SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman, NMR etc.
  • Strong publication record.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been under-represented 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. UBC's strategic plan identifies inclusion as one of our key priorities. We welcome colleagues with the experiences and competencies that can contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity and diversity throughout campus life. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply:

Please submit an application to posting JR14287 on the UBC Faculty job board here:

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Research-Associate---Carbon-Capture-Storage_JR14287

Applications must include both a CV and a cover letter and be received before the job postings close on September 24, 2023.

 

 

Postdoctoral Position - Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosols

Postdoctoral position:

A postdoctoral position in atmospheric chemistry and aerosols at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Department of Chemistry, is available. The successful candidate will work on the project “Physicochemical properties of forest fire smoke particles and their effect on the stratospheric ozone layer” with Prof. Allan Bertram. The project will involve collaborations with several other colleagues and institutions. The physicochemical properties that the successful candidate will study include multiphase chemistry, viscosity, and cloud nucleating ability. Approaches will include mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching, fluorescence microscopy, the poke-flow technique, flow-tube kinetics, and oxidation flow reactors. A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, or a related discipline is required. The position is available immediately. For additional information, please contact Prof. Allan Bertram ( ).

How to Apply:

The application must include a cover letter (including a description of your research interests and career goals), a CV, and the contact information of two references to support the candidacy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent to 

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. We welcome colleagues with experiences and competencies that can contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity throughout campus life.

Additional details:

Employer: University of British Columba
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job type: Postdoctoral Fellow
Term: Full time, one year, with the possibility for renewal up to a total of 3 years

Allan Bertram
Professor of Chemistry
Faculty of Science | Department of Chemistry
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
2036 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone 604 822 2113