PhD and Postdocs at British Columbia University (UBC)

20 October 2021

A public research university located in British Columbia, Canada, the University of British Columbia (BCU) is the largest university in Canada. In this post, our Fastepo team has listed all fully-funded PhD studentships (UBC PhD) and Postdoctoral Positions with details at British Columbia University in Canada.

British Columbia University (UBC)

In 1908, it was established as British Columbia’s provincial teachers’ college. In 1920, it became the University College of British Columbia, and in 1965, it became its current name. The main campus of BCU is home to over 75,000 students and 3,000 faculty members. There are two campuses of the University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver and Kelowna. In the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Vancouver is an iconic city in Western Canada. This university funds more than 8,000 projects each year. In British Columbia, colleges and universities spend about $600 million on research each year.

There are various ways for international students to study for a PhD degree in Canada. The first way is finding and applying for a funded PhD position or a PhD fellowship or program support such as the University of Alberta co-op in different subjects. Otherwise, they can apply for a PhD program without funds then they can find and apply directly for Doctoral Scholarships in Canada.

Available Fully Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Positions at British Columbia University (UBC) in Canada

Although the study at UBC is not free, there is a research assistant position available alongside your study to cover the costs. According to the UBC’s website, all full-time students who begin a UBC-Vancouver PhD program in September 2018 or later will be provided with a funding package of at least $18,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. That means all the PhD programs listed below are fully funded. In the following, you can see the list of fully-funded PhD studentships and Postdoc Positions at UBC.

Title: MINIMUM FUNDING POLICY FOR PHD STUDENTS (UBC PhD)

Deadline: Various

Summary:

The UBC Graduate Council voted to raise the minimum funding to $22,000 effective Sept 2021. We are currently working on adjusting the website to reflect this change which will apply to all full-time PhD students in years 1-4 who started their programs after Sept 2018.

All full-time students who are offered admission to begin a UBC-Vancouver PhD program in September 2018 or later must be provided with a minimum funding package equal to $18,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships.

Learn More and Apply.

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Category: Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Department: Rahmim Laboratory | Department of Radiology | Faculty of Medicine (Arman Rahmim)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Summary:

Department of Radiology at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position – Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging & Therapy (Qurit Program). The initial appointment is for one year, and may be extended based on performance.

This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, are seeking talented post-doctoral fellows to join our program. The research will take place with the Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging & Therapy Program (Qurit.ca) under the guidance of Drs. Carlos Uribe, Babak Saboury and Arman Rahmim. We are looking for research in the areas of 1) Computational Biology, 2) Systems Pharmacology, 3) Pharmacokinetic Modeling, 4) Multi-scale Cancer Modeling and/or 5) Tumor Microenvironment Modeling.

Our research team is multicultural and diverse, and provides unique opportunities for our trainees and researchers to freely explore creative ideas in supportive environments. The clinical infrastructures include multiple imaging scanners and aims to push the limits of modern technology. Moreover, the close connection with the clinical environment allows for translation of novel methods to our cancer clinics in Canada (Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna) and USA (Bethesda).

Qualifications

The candidate will have a PhD in computational biology, systems biology, computational pharmacology, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field. Prior experience in at least one of the following is a requirement: biological modeling, cancer modeling, drug development, radiation biology, image processing. The candidate should be highly motivated with a strong interest and commitment to research. Curiosity and creativity with an aim towards independent research as well as good communication skills are also emphasized.

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Title: Postdoctoral Fellow-1

Job Category: Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow-1

Department: Rahmim Laboratory | Department of Radiology | Faculty of Medicine (Arman Rahmim)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Summary:

Department of Radiology at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position – Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging & Therapy (Qurit Program). The initial appointment is for one year, and may be extended based on performance.

This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, are seeking talented post-doctoral fellows to join our program. The research will take place with the Quantitative Radiomolecular Imaging & Therapy Program (Qurit.ca) under the guidance of Drs. Carlos Uribe, Babak Saboury and Arman Rahmim. We are looking for research in the areas of 1) Computational Biology, 2) Systems Pharmacology, 3) Pharmacokinetic Modeling, 4) Multi-scale Cancer Modeling and/or 5) Tumor Microenvironment Modeling.

Our research team is multicultural and diverse, and provides unique opportunities for our trainees and researchers to freely explore creative ideas in supportive environments. The clinical infrastructures include multiple imaging scanners and aims to push the limits of modern technology. Moreover, the close connection with the clinical environment allows for translation of novel methods to our cancer clinics in Canada (Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna) and USA (Bethesda).

Qualifications

The candidate will have a PhD in computational biology, systems biology, computational pharmacology, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field. Prior experience in at least one of the following is a requirement: biological modeling, cancer modeling, drug development, radiation biology, image processing. The candidate should be highly motivated with a strong interest and commitment to research. Curiosity and creativity with an aim towards independent research as well as good communication skills are also emphasized.

Learn More and Apply.

Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Category: Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department: Janjua Laboratory CFDC | School of Population and Public Health | Faculty of Medicine (Naveed Janjua)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Summary:

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) for a 1-year term, with the option for renewal for one additional year. The position will: focus on assessment of COVID-19 vaccine coverage, safety and effectiveness, using BC COVID-19 Cohort. The BC COVID-19 Cohort integrate various datasets including BC-wide COVID-19 laboratory tests, COVID-19 surveillance case data, COVID-19 immunizations, prescription drugs, medical visits, emergency room visits,  hospital admissions, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions, Chronic Disease Registry, and client roster and mortality. This work will be perform in collaboration with Pan Canadian collaboration funded through Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 

The position will be based in the Data and Analytic Services team at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and in the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia. BCCDC is the lead public health organization for surveillance, modelling, research and evaluation, guidelines and policy development for COVID-19 response in British Columbia. Our team is currently working on range of COVID-19 projects including COVID-19 surveillance, assessment of outcomes, impact of interventions, and mathematical modelling of transmission. We have a strong interdisciplinary group of epidemiologists, statisticians, mathematical modelers, infectious disease and public health physicians and policymakers working in a data-rich environment with many learning and development opportunities.

Housed within the Faculty of Medicine, SPPH is an innovative unit that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions: Occupational and Environmental Health; Health Services and Policy; Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; and Health in Populations. The resulting mix of professions and disciplines is seen as a means of connecting individuals and learners to galvanize the relationship between health research, public health and health services and to enhance learning.

The primary activities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow include:

Analysis of data related to COVID-19 including risk factors, COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness assessment using COVID-19 cohort. Specific duties include, but not limited to: developing plan for analysis, conducting analysis independently or working with statisticians, writing reports and manuscript, communicating results, communicating with collaborators regarding project matters including update on findings, and writing grants.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have support and flexibility to develop their own research program, in collaboration with local, national and international partners.

The candidate must have completed a PhD in epidemiology, health services, public health, with strong health services research and epidemiology background.

Training in the following areas:

  • Recent related experience including experience in design, analysis and interpretation of health services related data
  • Experience of working with vaccine safety and vaccine effectiveness will be an asset.
  • Exceptional written, oral, and visual communication skills with proven track record of peer reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences
  • Excellent research project management and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong background in assessment and measurements of health characteristics using Canadian health services databases and issues related to measurements and harmonization across settings
  • A strong background in analysis of large linked health services datasets. 

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PhD and postdocs in Canada

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