Research Associate

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Profile
Research Associate

Job Title
Research Associate

Department
Research Student Appointments | Klein | Department of Mining Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range
See details below.

Posting End Date
February 28, 2026

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

Job End Date

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’ entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

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.

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 for applicants. Please contact Amber Simpson at amber.simpson@ubc.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 https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca .

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, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position in Prof Bern Klein’s Research Group, based at the UBC Vancouver Campus. The successful candidate will be appointed for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to work performance and funding availability. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or a date to be mutually agreed upon.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected salary amount for the position is $80,000 per year.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and research interests, along with a curriculum vitae via the UBC Careers website. The application deadline is February 28, 2026.

Candidates who bring diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply, as we strive to enhance the diversity, inclusiveness, and socio-cultural representation of the Department.

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Prof Bern Klein (bern.klein@ubc.ca)

The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a Research Associate to work with industry partners and university researchers to carry out projects focused on Energy Efficient Comminution. The Research Associate works closely with researchers in carrying out research plans and projects in the program, coordinates and liaises between multiple industrial partners and manages research projects in conjunction with the principal investigators.

Faculty at the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering work with graduate students and staff to pursue research in all aspects of mining from technical to social and environmental. Support from alumni, corporations, foundations, students, parents and others assists the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering in conducting leading edge research, providing outstanding education and contributing to social and economic development in Canada and around the world. For more information, please visit www.mining.ubc.ca.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Associate will:

• Manage partnership development with new and existing industry partners and manages relations with these partners.

• Coordinate engagement activities that support these partnerships, including facilitating meetings, project discussions, and other industry–university touchpoints

• Manage the execution of projects in the research program, including identifying key deliverables and ensuring their completion.

• Supervise and mentor postdoctoral fellows and graduate students and provide hands-on assistance.

• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Mineral Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Applied extractive industry experience is an asset.

• The candidate must have experience with the operation of transcritical CO2 pulverization equipment.

• The candidate must have experience with comminution and ore mineralogy.

• A strong knowledge of thermodynamics and supercritical fluids.

• The candidate must have experience with the operation of mineral processing laboratory equipment

• The candidate must have a strong base of experience developing research projects.

• The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, be attentive to details, and demonstrate strong management skills in handling multiple projects.

• The candidate should be highly collaborative, self-motivated, team-oriented, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.