research assistant

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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. 

Dr. Mansfield and his postdocs will provide primary supervision in the lab. Training will be provided for the skill set needed for project. Updates will be provided on request or as needed as projects evolve.


Supervision Given
For repetitive tasks (e.g., plant sample grinding and extractions) the RA will supervise undergraduate research assistants.

-Experience conducting plant biomass extraction with organic solvents

-Previous work measuring plant chemistry using the Klason and thioacidolysis techniques

-Motivated to work in a diverse team including highly motivated plant cell wall biochemists and molecular biologists.