There are numerous opportunities for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduates to be involved in a variety of research projects and collaborations.
Collaborative Research
Multidisciplinary research is essential to understanding the interconnected and complex issues we face today. Our researchers work together, from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, and both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate in these collaborations.
Research Chairs & Scholars
The Research Chairs and Scholars help to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds. These chairholders aim to achieve research excellence and to train the next generation of skilled researchers.
Information for Faculty
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Information for Students
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Explore Department Research
Biology
The effect of global climate change on natural and managed ecosystems, emerging infectious diseases, food security, species extinctions — these are all critical current global problems being tackled by our faculty and students.
Chemistry
We pursue a diverse range of chemistry and related fields including chemical biology, mechano-biology, instrumental & analytical chemistry, synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry, energy & materials science, theoretical & computational chemistry, value-added agricultural research & development, and chemistry education.
Computer Science, Math, Physics & Statistics
Our department explores diverse topics and offers unique synergies between fields ranging from artificial intelligence and optimization to radiation oncology physics and computational statistics.
Earth, Environmental & Geographic Sciences
We seek to positively impact global society through research and training in earth, environmental and geographic sciences in areas that include water resources, mineral exploration, tectonics, natural hazards, global change, and sustainability.
Contact Information
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Email: fos.research.ubco@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9529
Office: ASC 413
Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation
Office of Research Services
Email: ResearchOffice.UBCO@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9412
Derek Gratz, Associate Director, University-Industry Liaison Office
Email: derek.gratz@ubc.ca
Tel: 250.807.9853