University of British Columbia, Department of Zoology
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow position
Position Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada
Subject Areas:
Biological Sciences / Mathematical modelling to understand the impact of biodiversity
Developmental Biology
Environmental & Biological Sciences
Developmental Biology
Environmental & Biological Sciences
Appl Deadline:
2025/04/30 8:00PM
(posted 2025/04/08, listed until 2025/04/30)
(posted 2025/04/08, listed until 2025/04/30)Position Description:
Position Description
Postdoctoral Fellow position - Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver. The King Lab in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in collaboration with Ben Ashby in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University, is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. The goal of the project would be to use mathematical modelling to understand the impact of biodiversity across species and populations on infectious disease spread and evolution. Dr. Kayla King leads a diverse team with an interdisciplinary approach to studying the evolution and ecology of host-pathogen interactions. This position is part of a larger Canada Excellence Research Chair program understanding infectious disease evolution amidst global change. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop mathematical models of relevance to zoonoses and conservation biology. In addition, there are several opportunities to contribute to ongoing studies linking models with empirical data in animal-pathogen systems. We are looking for a recent PhD with experience in developing mathematical theory in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and infectious disease. Start date is negotiable, but ideally September 2025. Funding for this position is available for 2 years with possibility of extension. Salary will start at $60,000 CAD with a generous extended health benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and any independent funding secured. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Contact Dr. Kayla King (kayla.king@ubc.ca) for more information or to apply. To apply, please send a CV, a letter of interest, and names/contact information for 2-3 references in one file (Last Name, First Name_PDF.BiodiversityInfection) For more details about the two lab groups, please see: https://www.zoology.ubc.ca/kinglab/ (King Lab) and https://ecoevotheory.com/ (Ashby Group) Applications must be submitted in one file to Dr. Kayla King by email at kayla.king@ubc.ca. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at 5:00pm PST. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. We understand that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process, and their impact will be carefully considered.We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please send your applications to kayla.king@ubc.ca.
- Contact: Kayla King
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- 3051-6270 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
- 3051-6270 University Blvd
- Web Page: https://www.zoology.ubc.ca/kinglab/ https://ecoevotheory.com