Research Associate: Advanced Renewables

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The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a full time Research Associate. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to work performance and funding availability. The anticipated start date is February 15, 2026. The Research Associate will guide and conduct research on the nanofibre production, carbonization, including pilot-scale carbonization. Applicants must have knowledge of upscaling laboratory carbon-fibre processes.

Applicants should have completed their PhD program, had 4 years of post-doctoral experience with demonstrated experience in carbon-based materials and operating pilot scale equipment.

Major responsibilities include:

• Developing procedures and techniques for the efficient production of nanofibers and carbonization procedures;
• Conduct research and guide upscaling carbon-fibre production process;
• Overseeing and conducting experiments; reviewing, analyzing and developing conclusions from data;
• Supervising students working collaboratively on the project;
• Reviewing scientific literature;
• Assisting in advising on direction of future work;
• Working as an author or co-author on publications; recommending lab equipment and supply purchases; overseeing and managing lab operations;

Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
• Supervisory experience of undergraduate or MASc projects.
• Demonstrated experience in performing research, analysis and reporting data related to carbonization and operating pilot scale carbonization equipment.
Office and laboratory will be located in the Advanced Materials Processing Engineering Lab (AMPEL) in the Faculty of Applied Science.

Applications must be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs.

Candidates should submit:

1. a curriculum vitae
2. a cover letter outlining qualifications and related experience.

The deadline for applications is February 9, 2026

All positions are subject to availabilities of funds.

The expected annual pay for this position is $80,000 plus benefits.

The Department and Faculty

Over its long history, the Department of Materials Engineering at UBC (referred to as the Department) has distinguished itself with excellence in research, teaching and service in the field of Materials Engineering. The Department has a strong record of collaborative work with industry and promotes interdisciplinary research.

More information on our department can be found here: https://mtrl.ubc.ca/

As part of the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC, our Department benefits from collaboration across a distinctive constellation of disciplines, with expertise and academic programs in health, technology, design and communities at both the UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan campuses. The Faculty consists of four Schools: Nursing; Architecture and Landscape Architecture; Community and Regional Planning; and Biomedical Engineering (in partnership with Medicine); and six engineering departments: Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Materials Engineering; and Mining Engineering. The Faculty’s core purpose is to discovery, design, innovate, provide unwavering top-tier education, and champion a community of responsible and inclusive professionals. The Faculty’s Strategic Plan, Transforming Tomorrow, prioritizes transforming ourselves, so our scholarship and learning is better able to address the urgent challenges facing communities and cities, near and far.

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.

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