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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bacterial Synthetic Biology, Biomaterials and Therapeutic Delivery University of British Columbia in Canada

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Postdoc

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Molecular Biology

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Expected salary is $60,000 CAD. The position is full time, initially for one year, with possible renewal subject to funding availability and performance. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. The project is CIHR-funded.

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Feb 28, 2027

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Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Drug Delivery
Biology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Synthetic Biology
Medical Science
Nanoscience
Pharmacy
Biomass Engineering
Bacterial Infection
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Antibiotic Therapy
Mouse Model
bio engineering

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About this position

The Finbloom Lab in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a CIHR-funded project on the development and delivery of bacterial therapeutics.

The research combines bacterial synthetic biology, genome engineering, strain development, biomaterial engineering, nanotechnology, drug delivery, microbiology, and molecular biology. The postdoctoral researcher will engineer therapeutic bacterial strains, investigate nanomaterial–bacterial interfaces, and conduct in vitro and in vivo studies using murine models of inflammatory bowel disease and bacterial infection.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field completed within five years before the start date. A strong first-author publication record, scientific writing ability, and excellent communication skills are required. Relevant experience may include E. coli engineering, gram-positive bacteria such as Lactobacillus, PCR, molecular cloning, Western blotting, quantitative phenotyping, mouse disease models, biomaterials, or drug delivery.

The expected salary is $60,000 CAD, with a comprehensive benefits package. The initial appointment is one year, renewable subject to funding and performance. The expected start date is May 2027, with flexibility. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with the posting deadline listed as February 28, 2027.

To apply, email one PDF containing a maximum two-page cover letter and maximum five-page CV, including contact details for at least two references, to Prof. Joel Finbloom at [email protected].

Funding details

Expected salary is $60,000 CAD. The position is full time, initially for one year, with possible renewal subject to funding availability and performance. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. The project is CIHR-funded.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field, completed within five years before the position start date. Candidates should have a strong record of first-author peer-reviewed publications, excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated expertise in one or more of bacterial synthetic biology, genome engineering, strain development, quantitative bacterial phenotyping, molecular biology techniques, or mouse models of disease. Experience with E. coli is expected for bacterial engineering work; experience with gram-positive bacteria such as Lactobacillus is advantageous. Experience with biomaterials or drug delivery is preferred but not required. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

How to apply

Email a single PDF to Prof. Joel Finbloom at [email protected] with the subject line “Postdoctoral Candidate – [Insert Name Here]”. Include a cover letter of no more than two pages and a CV of no more than five pages with contact information for at least two references.

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