Postdoctoral Research Fellow - DNA/Aptamer Chemist

University of British Columbia (faculty) — UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Posted 2026-09-24

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - DNA/Aptamer Chemist Department Research | Perrin Lab | Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science (David Perrin) Posting End Date October 23, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date October 31, 2027 The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000/annually. University of British Columbia, Perrin Laboratory (https://perrin.chem.ubc.ca/) We are seeking a highly motivated DNA/Aptamer Chemist to join a multidisciplinary research team developing nucleic acid-based targeting agents to treat prostate cancer. The successful candidate will focus on the design, synthesis, modification and biophysical characterization of DNA aptamers. This position would be particularly well suited to a chemist or chemical biologist interested in applying nucleic acid chemistry to translational cancer research. Responsibilities ● Design and synthesis of DNA aptamers and modified oligonucleotides. ● Solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis, purification and quality control. ● Chemical modification and functionalization of DNA, including incorporation of linkers

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