Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship

Job Title

Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship

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

January 15, 2026

April 30, 2028

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

$7,000 per year

Two 2‑year postdoctoral fellowships in the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre (2026–28)  position will be filled with an applicant with expertise in bioinformatics; the other can be more general.

Starting date:
May 1, 2026 (negotiable).

Applicants will be expected to conduct original research on core problems in biodiversity, foster interactions within the Centre, take a leadership role in Centre activities (annual retreat committee, weekly internal seminar, discussion groups), and potentially assist in teaching an annual bioinformatics workshop (if compatible). Postdocs will interact with several lab groups and serve as a resource for graduate students with similar interests.

• Obtained, or expect to complete, a doctoral degree in ecology, evolution or a related field before commencing the position.
• Demonstrated solid scientific background evidenced by publication record and research statement.
• Within five years following Ph.D. completion (allowances for career interruptions).
• Preferred skills: data science methods (high‑performance computing), data management, programming in R.

• Quality of research accomplishments to date.
• Novelty and potential impact of proposed research.
• Potential to play a leadership role in the community, maintaining high ethical standards.

Submit application online at the UBC Careers webpage.

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