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Postdoc Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Canada
Postdoc Positions in pharmaceutical chemistry in canada
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The open postdoc positions in pharmaceutical chemistry in Canada listed here are at The University of British Columbia.
Joel Finbloom
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The University of British Columbia
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Joel Finbloom’s lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on probiotic delivery. The project sits at the interface of bioengineering, materials science, microbiology, synthetic biology, and molecular microbiology . Applicants should hold a PhD in microbiology, bioengineering, or a related field and possess relevant skills in synthetic biology and molecular microbiology. To apply, email a single PDF containing a cover letter of no more than two...
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
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The University of British Columbia
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5 days ago
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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 bacter...
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
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5 days ago
The University of British Columbia
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1 week ago
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University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada) is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Kalra Lab / Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in collaboration with the Applied Research Center at Langara College. This opportunity is centered on lipid-based delivery systems , transdermal and dermal drug delivery , skin permeation , and 3D skin models . The project involves the design, formulation, and evaluation of advanced lipidic nanocarriers such as liposomes and LNPs, wi...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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1 week ago
The University of British Columbia
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1 week ago
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University of British Columbia (UBC) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Complex In Vitro Modeling and Drug Formulation Testing at the UBC Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This interdisciplinary role sits within the Kalra Lab in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and involves close collaboration with the Applied Research Center at Langara College and industry partners. The project focuses on pharmaceutical sciences , bioengineering , cell biology , and drug deliver...
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
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1 week ago
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Metagenom Bio
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1 month ago
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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Kiana Amini
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The University of British Columbia
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1 month ago
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Two funded postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Kiana Amini , Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (Canada). The openings are in electrochemical energy storage and focus on two research directions: • Postdoctoral Fellow 1: Redox-Active Materials — design, synthesis, and functionalization of redox-active materials. The ideal background includes materials chemistry , synthetic chemistry , and experience with organic and/or inorganic/coordination chemistry , espec...
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The University of British Columbia
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The Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting graduate students for funded MSc and PhD positions in Freshwater Science for Fall 2027 . Research themes include freshwater ecology , climate change , eDNA , invasive species , water security , big data , and machine learning . The positions are based at UBC Vancouver, Canada . Funding is listed as CAD $40,000/year for 4 years for PhD students and CAD $20,000/year for 2 years for MSc students. International students are welcome . ...
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Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
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Canada
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Canada
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Institut national de la recherche scientifique Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
Canada
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CanadaCloses Usually in SeptemberThe 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
CanadaAnnualThe 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
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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
CanadaVaries by institutional nomination roundCanada 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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