Canada Postdoctoral research associate Jobs – 58 Openings This Week

Research Associate
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- $76,128 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
Research Associate - Biological Chemistry
University of British Columbia —Vancouver, BC
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
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Research Associate
University of British Columbia —Vancouver, BC
- $76,128 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
Research Associate - Biological Chemistry
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
3d
Research Associate
University of Alberta —Edmonton, AB
- $63,465–$79,339 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Research
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil Engineering
The University of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- $65,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Flexible schedule
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University —Montréal, QC
- $48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
7d
Assistant/Associate Professor (Research), Single Cell Genomics, Department of Psychiatry (2 positions) (C3-231215)
McGill University —Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor
University of Manitoba —Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Associate Director, Research Programs and Administration
University of British Columbia —Vancouver, BC
- $8,554.25–$13,340.92 a month
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Research
Assistant Professor in Psychology (1-year CLA)
McMaster University —Hamilton, ON
- $97,025 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Manitoba —Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Communication skills
10d
Associate Director, Research Programs and Administration
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- $8,554.25–$13,340.92 a month
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Research
Scientist III
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $82.40–$122.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - School of Climate Change and Adaptation - Faculty of Science
University of Prince Edward Island —Charlottetown, PE
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Bachelor's
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Quantum Information Science
The University of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- $75,000 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
Postdoctoral Fellowship - Technology, Law & Society
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Teaching
Assistant/Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Integrated Animal Physiology
University of Guelph —Guelph, ON
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Bachelor's
Scientist, Genetics & Genome Biology
SickKids —Toronto, ON
- $140,000–$160,000 a year
- Medicine
- Doctoral degree
Research Assistant 2
McGill University —Montréal, QC
- $32.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Master's degree
3d

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Research Associate

UBC Faculty of Forestry -
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Full-time
$76,128 a year

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Doctoral degree
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Pharmacy
Post-Doctoral
Communication skills

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Job Title

Research Associate

Department

Johnson Laboratory | Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine (James Johnson)

Posting End Date

July 31, 2026

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

Job End Date

April 30, 2028

The expected salary for this position is $76,128.

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.

Job Summary:

The Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. James Johnson.

The Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences does world-class research aimed at understanding the fundamental workings of cells and organisms in an effort to identify the underlying causes of human diseases. The Department’s research is diverse, with Investigators working in a wide range of the leading invertebrate and vertebrate model systems and using biochemical, molecular genetic, cellular and physiological approaches. The Department has particular strengths in neuroscience, endocrinology, development and cancer. The robust collaborative spirit between the Department’s Investigators drives increasingly multidisciplinary research programs in each laboratory. This includes the incorporation of the latest technologies in molecular biology, genetics, next-generation genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and genetically-engineered animal models to complement our expertise in cell biological and physiology. The research in the Department is also strengthened by our use of advanced imaging capabilities that includes EM, super-resolution, 2-photon, live-cell and high-throughput microscopy. Research in the Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences is providing insight into the fundamental biological processes and pathologies that lie behind many diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, to name just a few.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Reporting to Dr. James Johnson, Principal Investigator and Professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, the successful candidate will contribute to both independent and collaborative research projects. Responsibilities will include:

Design, management and execution of large pre-clinical mouse models projects focused on diabetes, metabolism and related conditions.
Perform standard physiological tests, genotyping, breeding strategies.
Provide scientific leadership and technical expertise within multidisciplinary research teams.
Supervise, mentor, and train graduate students, undergraduate students, research staff, and trainees.
Write scientific papers for publications. Attend and present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and ethical, biosafety, and animal care regulations.
Perform other related duties as required.

The successful candidate should have the following:

Ph.D. and postdoctoral work in pharmacology, physiology or a related discipline.
Demonstrated record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and evidence of independent research contributions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
Experimental design and statistics.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
The drive, initiative, and enthusiasm to build and complete a successful research project.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding team environment.
Has the drive and enthusiasm to lead and work as a member of a team.

Candidates interested must apply via the UBC Careers website.

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UBC - One of the World's Leading Universities

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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