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The University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neurodegenerative Disease, Excitotoxicity and Therapeutics The University of British Columbia in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Behavioral Science
Funding
Full-time appointment with an expected salary of $55,000 CAD per year. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal subject to funding availability and work performance. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Canada
University
The University of British Columbia
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The University of British Columbia is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Kumar Lab in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the UBC Vancouver Campus. Under the supervision of Dr. Ujendra Kumar, the fellow will conduct research on excitotoxicity and mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, with a major focus on Alzheimer’s disease models.
The research will examine the roles of somatostatin and cannabinoids in neurodegeneration, including the validation of biomarkers and the testing of small-molecule therapeutics in animal models. The project will also evaluate the neuroprotective and behavioral effects of cannabinoids and somatostatin, combining neuroscience with cellular and molecular biology approaches.
A complementary research area in the lab investigates herbal compounds with potential anti-cancer activity. This work involves screening and evaluating compounds using breast cancer cell lines and in vivo models. The fellow will work independently, set research priorities under Dr. Kumar’s direction, and may supervise undergraduate students, lab members and collaborators.
The research environment combines neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease biology, pharmacological investigation, animal models, cellular assays and translational therapeutic research within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Funding details
Full-time appointment with an expected salary of $55,000 CAD per year. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal subject to funding availability and work performance. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
What's required
Ph.D. in a relevant field with expertise in neuroscience and cellular and molecular biology. Applicants must be proficient in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and cell culture, with experience in in vivo models. Experience in behavioral studies, RNA-Seq analysis and molecular biology is highly desirable. Strong scientific writing skills, including manuscript and grant preparation, are required; experience mentoring students is an advantage. Applications must include a cover letter detailing research experience and qualifications, an academic CV with publications, and contact information for two or three referees, including the Ph.D. supervisor.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, academic CV including publications, and contact information for two or three referees, including the PhD supervisor, through the UBC online application portal by November 20, 2026.
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