Open position
Postdoctoral fellow and PhD Impact+ Award
Postdoctoral and PhD positions are open in the Microtechnologies for Quantitative
Biomedicine Lab at UBC, Vancouver, for candidates currently residing outside Canada.
Successful applicants will be nominated for a Canada Impact+ and research training
award (Postdoc: $70K/year for 2 years; PhD: $40K/year for 3 years). PhD applicants
are required to register via the School of Biomedical Engineering graduate program:
https://bme.ubc.ca/education/graduate-programs/
Qualifications | Requirements
- Creative, curious, self-driven and highly motivated to translate biodevices for
health impact
Qualified with an excellent track record in academic or industrial accomplishments
Interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial experience encouraged
Be self-driven, highly motivated and able to multitask efficiently
Align with requirements of the Impact+ program
How to Apply
Candidates are welcome to send a cover letter, a CV (publications and skills), and contact information for at least two references to
Dr. Govind Kaigala,
email: govind.kaigala@ubc.ca,
Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, UBC
Senior Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Center, VCHRI
Deadline January 18th 2026
