Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department

Salker Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine (Mady Salker)

Posting End Date

October 22, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Job End Date

April 30, 2027

The expected salary for this position is $55,000 to $60,000/annum.

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We are seeking a highly motivated full-time (1.0 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Bioinformatician) to join the Salker research group, an innovative multidisciplinary initiative focused on improving maternal and infant health through advanced biomarkers, multi-omics, and translational research. This is a 6 months full time position with a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, conference travel support, and the potential for extension subject to external funding.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment within the University of British Columbia , BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , and the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute , working closely with clinicians, scientists, bioinformaticians, and trainees across obstetrics, neonatology, genomics, immunology, and computational biology. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing careers in medicine, computational biology, translational research, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive biology, genomics, or precision health.

Upon appointment, the Fellow will have access to well-characterized clinical cohorts and existing multi-omics datasets for analysis and publication. They will also contribute to the development of new prospective clinical studies, including the establishment of standardized clinical databases and biospecimen collection pipelines across maternal and neonatal cohorts. The Fellow will be encouraged to develop independent research questions aligned with the program and lead high-impact publications and grant applications. the Fellow may contribute to projects involving:

• •multi-omics analyses (single-cell, cell-free RNA/DNA, methylation, proteomics);
• •biomarker discovery for pregnancy complications and neonatal outcomes;
• •computational biology, machine learning, and predictive modelling;
• •translational studies integrating laboratory discoveries with clinical implementation.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Dr. Mady Salker , the Fellow will:

• •Advance patient-oriented and clinic-based research which includes dissemination of existing data (i.e., publications and presentations) as well as launching new research.
• •Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, cell-free RNA, DNA methylation, proteomics, and other multi-omics datasets.
• •Integrate diverse molecular and clinical datasets to identify biomarkers associated with adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.
• •Apply statistical modelling, machine learning, network analysis, and systems biology approaches to large-scale datasets.
• •Perform longitudinal and multi-modal data integration to investigate disease trajectories and biological mechanisms.
• •Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at BCCHR and WHRI and mentor research trainees (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students).
• •Participate in grant applications, including concept development, analysis of preliminary data, preparing background information, and writing grant sections.
• •Apply for postdoctoral funding from federal, provincial, and other relevant agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants will have:

• •A doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in computational biology, biomedicine, women’s health research, or related fields.
• •Substantial Experience in R, python or other relevant computational languages.
• •Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing and/or ATAC-seq.
• •Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining reproducible bioinformatics pipelines for high-dimensional or multi-omics datasets.
• •Experience with statistical modelling, machine learning, and integration of molecular and clinical datasets.
• •A strong or growing publication record as first author.
• •Excellent organization, ethics/record keeping, time management, and communication skills.

• •Excellent interpersonal skills that support teamwork.
• •Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• •Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary for this position is $55,000 to $60,000. Dr. Salker will cover conference registration, travel, and shared accommodations for at least 1 North American conference, if presenting first author research. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

An application package should include:

• •Cover letter describing (a) relevant experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, and/or multi-omics research, (b) personal research interests, (c) reasons for pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship with the Salker research group, and (d) interest in a multi-year fellowship, pending external funding (2-page maximum);
• •A detailed curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and conference presentations;
• •Names and contact information for 2-3 referees who will be able to provide a letter of reference within 5 business days upon request.

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please apply as soon as possible to facilitate timely review of your application. The anticipated start date for this position is November 1, 2026 or on a mutually agreed upon date.

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Lygia Siqueira, Assistant HR Manager, via email at lygia.siqueira@ubc.ca. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, ple