Summary
The Plant Pathology + Virology Lab at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research position focused on microbiology and microbiome/virome data analysis. The position is expected to begin as early as January 2027. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing all required application materials by September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Postdoctoral Research Position in Microbiology & Microbiome/Virome Data Analysis
Summary Table
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Research Area | Microbiology; Microbiome Data Analysis; Virome Data Analysis; Plant Pathology & Virology |
| Institution/Lab | Plant Pathology + Virology Lab, University of British Columbia |
| Location | Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Expected Start Date | As early as January 2027 |
| Application Deadline | September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM PST |
| Application Format | All documents combined into one PDF |
| File Name | <ppv_postdoc_surname> |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Microbiology
- Microbiome data analysis
- Virome data analysis
- Plant pathology
- Virology
- Microbial and viral research
Location
Plant Pathology + Virology Lab
Vancouver Campus
2357 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V6T 1Z4
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants should have a strong research background relevant to the advertised research areas, particularly microbiology and microbiome/virome data analysis.
Candidates should be prepared to provide:
- An up-to-date CV
- Complete contact information for three referees
- Three publications relevant to the research areas
- Academic transcripts for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees
- A one-page letter of intent
Important: The letter of intent must be prepared without the use of AI/LLMs.
Job Description
The successful postdoctoral researcher will contribute to research activities within the Plant Pathology + Virology Lab at UBC. The research will involve areas related to microbiology and microbiome/virome data analysis, with opportunities to work in a research environment focused on plant pathology and virology.
The official job posting is expected to be available on the lab/page soon. The anticipated start date is as early as January 2027.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should prepare all application documents as a single PDF and submit them through the application form:
The combined PDF should contain:
- One-page letter of intent — applicants are specifically instructed not to use AI/LLMs.
- Up-to-date CV — including complete contact information for three referees.
- Three relevant publications related to the research areas.
- All academic transcripts — Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral.
File naming format: <ppv_postdoc_surname>
Last Date to Apply
September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST
