Postdoc Position: Analytical Method: This postdoctoral position at the National Research Council Canada and University of New Brunswick (Halifax) focuses on developing and validating protocols for phycotoxin detection and quantification in animal tissues as part of a program on Arctic marine ecosystem risks.
Postdoc Position: Analytical Method Development for Phycotoxin Detection in Animal Tissues
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF)
Table: Key Details
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 1-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 |
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
| $70,000/yr | 1 Apr 2026 | 2-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 |
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
| $70,000/yr | Nov 2025 | 3-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 |
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
| $30,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 3-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 |
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
| $30,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 3-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 |
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
| $24,000/yr | 1 Apr 2027 | 2-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline |
| $24,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 2-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 |
Research Area: Analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, Arctic marine ecosystems, phycotoxins. Location: Halifax, Canada Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, or related field (within 5 years)
- Extensive experience with LC-UV, LC-FLD, MS, LC-MS/MS and LC-HRMS
- Method development and biological sample prep experience
- Strong problem-solving and communication
- Fluent in English
Job Description: Test and implement extraction protocols for hydrophilic and lipophilic toxins using advanced chromatography methods, develop multiclass detection, and contribute to interdisciplinary Arctic research.
How to Apply: Email a single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to pearse.mccarron@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca and alimoges@unb.ca. Applications accepted until filled.
Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2025
2. Postdoctoral Position: Phycotoxin Exposure Pathways via Transfer in the Food Web
Summary: This postdoctoral fellow at Memorial University, St. John’s, will assess phycotoxin transfer pathways in the Arctic food web, focusing on key fish species and seasonal/regional variability. Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) Table: Key Details | Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline | |————|————-|———————–|———————| | $70,000/yr | 1 Apr 2026 | 2-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 | Research Area: Marine ecology, food web analysis, Arctic ecosystems, harmful algal blooms. Location: St. John’s, Canada Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, or Fisheries Sciences
- Experience in protocol development, biological sampling in Labrador/eastern Canadian Arctic
- Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork
- Fluent in English
Job Description: Identify food web transfer pathways for phycotoxins, characterize trophic interactions, prioritize forage fish, and evaluate effects on Indigenous communities. How to Apply: Email a single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to maxime.geoffroy@mi.mun.ca. Applications accepted until deadline. Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2025
3. Postdoctoral Position: Coupling Remote Sensing and Phytoplankton Imaging
Summary: Work at Université Laval and UNB (Québec City) on integrating remote sensing, imaging, and omics for HAB monitoring and community tools, especially for Indigenous Arctic regions. Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher Table: Key Details | Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline | |————|————-|———————–|———————| | $70,000/yr | Nov 2025 | 3-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 | Research Area: Remote sensing, phytoplankton imaging, HAB prevention, community engagement. Location: Québec City, Canada Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Oceanography/Marine Ecology/Remote Sensing
- Experience with ocean color analysis/plankton imaging
- Programming and data analysis skills (Python, R)
- HAB ecology familiarity
- Teamwork and community collaboration skills
Job Description: Integrate satellite/in situ data, co-develop tools/dashboards with communities, contribute to early warning systems for HABs. How to Apply: Email a single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to mathieu.ardyna@takuvik.ulaval.ca and alimoges@unb.ca. Applications accepted until filled. Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2025
4. PhD Position: Ecological Patterns and Life Cycle Stages of Toxigenic Algae
Summary: PhD position at UNB and Université Laval, focused on Arctic toxigenic algae (microscopy, imaging, molecular ecology). Designation: PhD Candidate Table: Key Details | Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline | |————|————-|———————–|———————| | $30,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 3-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 | Research Area: Marine ecology, algae life cycles, Arctic monitoring. Location: Fredericton, Canada (with visits to ULaval/northern communities) Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc in Earth Sciences/Biology/Oceanography or related
- Microscopy, taxonomy, or genomics experience
- Problem-solving, teamwork, written/oral English
Job Description: Identify/quantify phytoplankton, integrate imaging and molecular methods, study life cycle transitions/toxicity. How to Apply: Send a single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to alimoges@unb.ca and mathieu.ardyna@takuvik.ulaval.ca. Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2025
5. PhD Position: Ecogenomic Signatures of Toxigenic Phytoplankton
Summary: PhD project at Université Laval and UNB, using molecular tools to analyze toxin-gene signatures in Arctic phytoplankton. Designation: PhD Candidate Table: Key Details | Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline | |————|————-|———————–|———————| | $30,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 3-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 | Research Area: Molecular biology, bioinformatics, phycotoxins, marine genomics. Location: Québec City, Canada (mainly ULaval; visits to UNB) Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc in Oceanography/Earth Sciences/Biology/Bioinformatics
- Experience with microscopy, taxonomy, molecular biology, or bioinformatics
- English required, French an asset
Job Description: Apply high-throughput sequencing and targeted molecular tools to detect toxigenic algal species/toxin genes; contribute to monitoring approaches. How to Apply: Email single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to mathieu.ardyna@takuvik.ulaval.ca, rclevesq@ibis.ulaval.ca, and alimoges@unb.ca. Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2025
6. MSc Position: Phycotoxin Exposure in Food Web
Summary: Master’s role at Memorial University (St. John’s) focusing on trophic interactions and toxin pathways to support food security in Indigenous Arctic communities. Designation: MSc Student Table: Key Details | Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline | |————|————-|———————–|———————| | $24,000/yr | 1 Apr 2027 | 2-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2026 | Research Area: Marine ecology, trophic analysis, Indigenous food security. Location: St. John’s, Canada Eligibility/Qualification:
- BSc in Biology/Marine Biology or equivalent
- Marine ecology expertise
- English fluency; communication/team skills
Job Description: Analyze trophic interactions in higher-level species (seabirds, bivalves, marine mammals), focus on Indigenous food web stability. How to Apply: Send single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to maxime.geoffroy@mi.mun.ca. Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2026
7. MSc Position: Proteomic Indicators of Domoic Acid Production
Summary: MSc position at Dalhousie University (Halifax) using targeted proteomics to study domoic acid production in Arctic waters. Designation: MSc Student Table: Key Details | Salary | Start Date | Type | Application Deadline | |————|————-|———————–|———————| | $24,000/yr | Jan 2026 | 2-year, full-time | 1 Sept 2025 | Research Area: Proteomics, molecular biology, arctic phycotoxins. Location: Halifax, Canada Eligibility/Qualification:
- BSc in Chemistry, Oceanography, Biology, Molecular Biology, or similar
- Research experience, independent project/thesis
- English fluency; French an asset
Job Description: Apply liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for domoic acid protein detection; collaborate on monitoring tech for Arctic algae. How to Apply: Send a single PDF (cover letter, CV, 3 referees) to erin.bertrand@dal.ca. Last Date for Apply: 1 September 2025 Summary of Key Points:
- Numerous postdoc, PhD, and MSc roles across Canadian universities focused on phycotoxins, harmful algal blooms, Arctic marine ecosystems, and associated community impacts.
- Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary, collaborative research and community-stakeholder engagement.
- Clear application procedures: single PDF with cover letter, CV, references; specific contact emails and rolling application/fill dates.
- Salaries and start dates provided in detailed tables.
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