The University of British Columbia (UBC), one of the world’s leading public research universities, is inviting applications for multiple postdoctoral positions across diverse disciplines.
Opportunities are available across multiple faculties and research areas, including AI and computational sciences, health sciences, engineering, environmental studies, and social sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
Postdoctoral fellowship eligibility at UBC is governed by UBC Policy AP10 (Postdoctoral Fellows).
In general, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
- PhD is awarded within 5 years or
- M.D. or D.D.S. degree within 10 years
Specific eligibility requirements may vary depending on the faculty or department.
How to apply?
Postdoctoral appointments at UBC are managed through individual faculties and departments.
The first step is to identify a faculty member whose research interests align with yours. Faculty members can be contacted directly to discuss potential PDF appointment opportunities, and applications can be made directly to faculty members.
Current UBC Postdoctoral Opportunities (2026)
| Position Title | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Ultrasound Patch Development for CPR Optimization | Monday, 9 February 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Machine Learning for Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Bioinformatics | Saturday, 28 February 2026 |
| PDF in Machine Learning for Computational Pathology, Medical Imaging, and Clinical Text Analysis | Saturday, 28 February 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship: Developmental and Aging Immunology and T-cell Engineering | Saturday, 28 February 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Automated Flight Planning for Medical Drones | Sunday, 1 March 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI and Musculoskeletal Health (DigiMSK Research Lab) | Sunday, 8 February 2026 |
| UBC IDEA Lab Postdoctoral Fellow Position (Computer Science) | Open until filled |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship in Reinforcement Learning and Autonomous Laboratory Systems | Sunday, 15 February 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience and Multimodal AI | Sunday, 15 February 2026 |