XPS position at The University of British Columbia - posting open until August 10th. For all inquiries please follow the link below.
Recruiting - Research Scientist: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy @ UBC (Vancouver Campus)
Recruitment posting end date: August 10, 2026
Location: UBC, Vancouver, Canada
Compensation Range: Between $6,438.50 and $9,255.58 CAD monthly
(Ideal) Start date: September-December 2026
We are seeking to recruit a staff scientist, with experience already in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (conducting experiments and conducting analysis) to help build out new capacity at UBC.
The Electron Microscopy Laboratory, hosted in the Department of Materials Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science, is a core advanced characterization facility supporting researchers across UBC, Canadian academic institutions, and industrial partners. As part of the Characterization @ UBC research excellence cluster, the Laboratory provides access to specialized microscopy, spectroscopy, and sample preparation capabilities that enable high-quality analysis of materials across areas such as energy, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and materials for net zero.
The Research Scientist will support the Laboratory’s expanding surface and near-surface characterization activities, with primary responsibility for the operation and application of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Nexsa G2 X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer. The role will contribute to experimental design, analytical method development, instrument operation and maintenance, user training, data analysis, and collaborative project delivery. Working independently within defined project objectives and in consultation with Laboratory leadership, the incumbent will help academic and industry users develop appropriate characterization approaches, interpret results, and integrate XPS with related microscopy and microanalysis workflows.
This opportunity is available for both Canadian and international individuals to apply for. We especially would like to encourage individuals from Historically, Systematically and Persistently Marginalized (HSPM) community to apply.
To apply - please follow the UBC recruitment portal link.
