Postdoc Opportunities in Bioinformatics in Canada

Postdoc Positions in bioinformatics in canada

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Universities with open postdoc positions in bioinformatics in Canada include National Research Council Canada, McGill University and The University of British Columbia.

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National Research Council Canada

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The National Research Council Canada is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Halifax, Canada, through its Metrology Research Centre. The two-year project, Innovating Algal Biotoxin Surveillance Through Digital Immuno-Polymerase Chain Reaction , will develop molecular and analytical tools for detecting harmful algal blooms and cyanobacterial toxins. The fellow will establish droplet digital PCR assays targeting toxin-biosynthesis genes, then develop immuno-ddPCR methods that combine antibody-based...

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
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3 days ago

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McGill University

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Fully funded postdoctoral opportunity in paleoecology and freshwater ecosystems at McGill University, Canada, in the Irene Gregory-Eaves Lab. The project investigates long-term freshwater community and ecosystem dynamics using lake sediment DNA (sedDNA). The research is suited to candidates interested in paleoecology, freshwater ecology, environmental science, sedimentary DNA, metagenomics, and ecosystem change over time. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have a maximum of three ...

Environmental Science
Biology
Paleoecology
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4 days ago

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The University of British Columbia

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The University of British Columbia is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a collaborative program involving UBC, BC Cancer, and SOZO Intuition Systems in Vancouver, Canada. This is a research-intensive postdoctoral opportunity in Computer Science , Data Science , Biology , Medical Science , and Biomedical Engineering , with a strong focus on AI/ML systems , clinical NLP , retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) , and data engineering for biological and clinical datasets...

Computer Science
Data Science
Biomedical Engineering
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1 week ago

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University of Alberta

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University of Alberta is advertising a Postdoctoral Scholar position in bioinformatics, forest genomics, comparative genomics, population genomics, and plant genome assembly within the BFF-AFIRMS initiative (Best Future Forest: Advanced Forest Genomics and Integrative Resource Management System). The role is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada , with in-person work primarily at North Campus. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Dr. Barb Thomas (University of Alberta) and Dr. Charles Chen (O...

Computer Science
Population Genetics
Environmental Science
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1 week ago

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McGill University

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McGill University is recruiting a fully funded Postdoctoral Fellow in the Yoshiji Lab for research at the intersection of human genetics, proteomics, multi-omics, drug target discovery, precision medicine, cardiometabolic diseases , and related translational applications. The successful candidate will work with biobank-scale datasets such as UK Biobank , NIH All of Us , CLSA , and the McGill-based BioPortal to identify causal proteins and genetic variants that may be translated into therapeutic ...

Computer Science
Biology
Precision Medicine
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2 weeks ago

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McGill University

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McGill University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the hEDS*Omics Study within the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Genomic Medicine . The project focuses on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) , with an emphasis on AI-based case finding to identify patients who may be undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed late. The successful candidate will work with clinical notes , physician notes , structured phenotypes , ICD codes , Huma...

Computer Science
Biology
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2 weeks ago

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The University of British Columbia

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UBC’s new Olden Lab is recruiting an inaugural cohort of 6–8 MSc/PhD students to help build a freshwater science program from the ground up at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Research themes include hydropower, eDNA biosurveillance, invasive species, species-at-risk recovery, water security in the age of AI data centers, iEcology, machine learning, and conservation tech. Supervision is by Dr. Julian Olden (Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainability). Th...

Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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1 month ago

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University of Alberta

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University of Alberta graduate funding opportunities are being highlighted for thesis-based Master’s and PhD applicants for 2026–2027 in Canada. The post points to research-based graduate study in areas such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, and related disciplines. It emphasizes scholarship and recruitment funding for eligible students, along with the chance to work with experienced researchers and access advanced research facilities. This is a s...

Molecular Biology
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2 weeks ago

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Metagenom Bio

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MetBioCat is sharing an expression of interest for a future PhD Student / Predoctoral Researcher position in a research environment focused on chemistry at the interface with biology . The post highlights a group committed to scientific excellence and cutting-edge research . This is a good fit for candidates interested in chemical biology , interdisciplinary research, and a research group environment where chemistry and biology meet. No formal deadline, funding package, or detailed eligibility c...

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1 month ago

Living costs in Canada

Estimated costs in Canada.

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Canada

Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

C$1.6k

$1,200/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

C$979

$720/yr

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Transportation

Public transport and local travel per year

C$1.3k

$960/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

C$11.4k

$8,400/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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McGill University

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Cell Biology

Tissue Engineering

Hormone Biology

Transgenic Animal Models

Dna Damage

Université de Montréal

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Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Cell Signaling

Functional Genomics

Membrane Biology

McGill University

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Research Interests

Systems Neuroscience

Cell Biology

Cell Fate

Coevolution

Systems Biology

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University of Western Ontario

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Microbiology

Biochemistry

Next-generation Sequencing

Genomic

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donnelly centre for cellular and biomolecular research university of toronto toronto on m5s 3e1 canada

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Cell Biology

Biostatistics

Transcriptomic

Single-cell Analysis

Bioinformatics

Associate Professor; Canada Research Chair

McGill University

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Biochemistry

Microbiology

Metabolomic

Metabolic Biology

Gut Microbiota

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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Government of CanadaCanadaCloses Usually in September

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in Canada and abroad, with a strong focus on research excellence, leadership, and institutional fit.

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Canada Postdoctoral Research Award

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Government of CanadaCanadaAnnual

The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award supports postdoctoral researchers to undertake advanced research in Canada. It is aimed at highly qualified scholars and typically provides competitive research funding and a stipend.

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Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

Fully Funded
Government of Canada, administered through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research CouncilCanadaVaries by institutional nomination round

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards support doctoral and postdoctoral research in Canada in national priority areas. Awards are commonly used by Canadian universities to recruit international or returning Canadian researchers.

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