Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship

12 hours ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship

Department

Research Support | Biodiversity Research Centre | Faculty of Science (Katie Beall)

Posting End Date

January 15, 2026

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

Job End Date

April 30, 2028

The expected pay for this position is $6,416.66 month.

Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre positions

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.

The UBC Biodiversity Research Centre comprises over 100 faculty members with interests in ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity, and conservation. We invite applications from highly motivated individuals for a postdoctoral position in biodiversity science—two positions are open, one of which we intend to fill with an applicant with expertise in bioinformatics (the other position can be more general). Preference will be given to candidates with bold ideas, demonstrated research ability, strong communication skills, and record of leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research on core problems in biodiversity, foster interactions within the Centre, take a leadership role in Centre activities (including the annual retreat committee, weekly internal seminar, and discussion groups), and potentially assist in teaching an annual bioinformatics workshop (if compatible with the applicant's expertise). Postdoctoral fellows funded by the Biodiversity Research Centre typically interact with several lab groups and are a resource for graduate students with similar research interests. Candidates are welcome to contact potential collaborating labs in the Centre to inquire about current and potential research activities, but it is not necessary to apply to work with a specific faculty member.

Starting date: 1 May 2026 (negotiable)

Salary: $77,000 per year and benefits (including extended health and dental coverage)

Research funds: $7,000 per year

Necessary qualifications: Candidates must have obtained, or expect to complete, their doctoral degree in ecology, evolution or a related field before commencing the position, and be able to demonstrate a solid scientific background as evidenced by their publication record and research statement. Preferred skills will include data science methods such as high performance computation, data management skills, and programming in R. Individuals also must be within 5 years following the completion of their Ph.D. to be eligible (with allowances for career interruptions due to personal circumstances).

Selection criteria: The search committee will base their assessment on the quality of research accomplishments to date, the novelty and/or potential impact of the proposed research, and the potential for the candidate to play a leadership role in our community, including maintaining high standards for ethical professional conduct.

To apply, please provide: a brief cover letter (max 1 page), curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals and overall scientific interests (max 2 pages), a statement on academic service/community building experiences (max 500 words), and the names and contact information for three referees. The research statement is free form but it should describe both the general interests and specific projects that the candidate will engage in for the tenure of their fellowship.

Uploading instructions: Submit your application online at the UBC Careers webpage

Posting End Date: The posting will be removed on Friday January 16, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59PM on Thursday January 15, 2026 to ensure full consideration

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