Professeure ou professeur Leader émergent Impact+ Canada - Biologie végétale

Le Département de biologie de la Faculté des sciences et de génie de l’Université Laval invite les candidatures pour un poste de professeure ou de professeur en biologie végétale avec une spécialisation dans le domaine de la physiologie ou de l’écophysiologie végétale en lien avec le domaine prioritaire stratégique « environnement, résilience climatique et Arctique » du Programme des Leaders émergents Impact+ Canada lié à la Chaire de recherche du Canada Eddie Goldenberg Résilience Nord.

Vous trouverez ici les informations concernant la description du poste et du programme des Leaders émergents Impact+ Canada, de même que les critères de sélection, les étapes à suivre pour soumettre votre candidature et les documents exigés. Les candidatures doivent être reçues au plus tard le 4 décembre 2026.

Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader Professor - Plant Biology

The Department of Biology of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Université Laval invites applications for a tenure-track position in plant biology, specializing in the field of plant physiology or ecophysiology, in line with the strategic priority area “Environment, climate resilience and the Arctic” under the Impact+ Canada Emerging Leaders Competition, linked to the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada Resilience North.

Details regarding the position, the Impact+ Canada Emerging Leader program, along with the selection criteria, application procedures and the required supporting documents can be found here. Applications must be submitted by December 4^th 2026.

MSc position in the Cameron Lab at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

This MSc position is funded by a 2-year NSERC Alliance grant to understand how functionalized starch-based nanoparticles enhance resistance to viral infections using an Arabidopsis Turnip Mosaic Virus pathosystem. We are looking for a student with a BSc degree in molecular plant biology who could begin in January 2027. Please send a transcript and CV to Dr. Robin Cameron (rcamero@mcmaster.ca) as soon as possible. Interviews will begin in mid-October, 2026.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research integrating (epi)genomics and molecular biology to study the genetic control of crop traits. The successful candidate will conduct, design, plan, and execute wet-lab experiments, conduct bioinformatic and statistical analyses, and write peer-reviewed journal articles.

To apply for the position, please follow the link below:

 https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-in-Crop-Genetics-and-Functional-Genomics_R19890 .

The University of Cologne is looking for talented and highly motivated doctoral candidates with a master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Population Genetics, Ecology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics or related disciplines. We encourage candidates with strong interests in the aforementioned disciplines and specifically in the ecological and genetic adaptation of plants to changing environments, together with a motivation to contributing to conservation of plant ecosystems/diversity. Successful candidates will convince us that they are excellent team players, driven by curiosity and with an aptitude for interdisciplinary research. The main working language will be English. We invite candidates to apply for one or more of our projects, for which you will find details here: https://trr341.uni-koeln.de/join-us.

For the complete job description and application instructions, please click here. Applications will be accepted until July 7, 2026.

Department: Biology

Rank: Assistant Professor in Terrestrial Plant Ecology

Start Date: January or July 2027

The Department of Biology invites applications from talented scientists for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Terrestrial Plant Ecology to commence January or July 2027. We invite candidates with strong quantitative skills who can further our expertise in areas of research that include but are not limited to: population, community and ecosystem ecology, functional ecology, disturbance ecology, forest dynamics and biogeochemical cycling, and forest microbiomes including plant-soil interactions.

For full details of this position, including qualifications and how to apply, please click here.

A Ph.D. or M.Sc. Position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Susanne Kohalmi https://www.uwo.ca/biology/faculty/kohalmi/. The preferred starting date is September 2026 but the date is negotiable. We are studying a small family of enzymes in Arabidopsis to understand how small sequence changes affect subcellular localization, substrate specificity, protein-protein interaction profiles or moonlighting functions. We are particularly interested to understand how these characteristics are linked to post-translational modifications and influenced by environmental conditions. Interested candidates can send their CV and transcript to Dr. Kohalmi (skohalmi@uwo.ca) 

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title

Plant Growth Research Platform Coordinator

Department

UBCO | Shared Research Platforms | Plant Growth Facility | Vice Principal Research Office

Compensation Range

$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

March 5, 2026

To apply, click here.

The Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba (https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/plant-science) invites applications for a M.Sc. position starting Sept. 2026.  The research project focuses on the interaction between canola (B. napus) plants and Verticillium longisporium using a combination of anatomical, physiological and molecular approaches to unveil defence mechanisms.

Applicants must hold (or be in the final year of) a B.Sc. in plant sciences,  plant biology or a related field. Very competitive financial support is available. Interested candidates should send their CV to claudio.stasolla@umanitoba.ca

Postdoctoral Position in Plant memory, epigenome diversity and sustainable agriculture.

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Braeutigam for an exceptional candidate to lead research on epigenome diversity in sustainable agriculture. The incumbent will study epigenomic imprints of diverging farming practices, along with plant physiology and plant growth for an integrated understanding of plant-human relations. The candidate will be part of a transdisciplinary team that combines cell and molecular systems biology with sociocultural anthropologies and citizen science to investigate resilience of cropping systems. The individual will work under the supervision of Dr. Braeutigam and collaborate with Dr. Linton (Huron University).

For more information about the lab, visit: https:/plant-epigenetics.com or https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/people/katharina-braeutigam

Applicants should have a PhD in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics or related fields and hands-on experience with molecular biology, epigenome profiling, bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, plant phenotyping and/or plant physiology. A keen interest in transdisciplinary research, excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with project team members, external collaborators and diverse stakeholders are essential.

Applicants are invited to send the following information to Professor Braeutigam (katharina.braeutigam@utoronto.ca): a cover letter describing research experience and career goals, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the names and contact information of three references using ‘PDF, EpiAgriculture’ as subject line.

The research team and the University of Toronto are strongly committed to diversity and especially welcome applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The University of Northern British Columbia invites applications for a Tenure-track position in the Department of Ecosystem Science & Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, with proposed starting date of 1 July, 2026. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship. UNBC’s Department of Ecosystem Science & Management oversees BSc. undergraduate degrees in: Biology; Conservation Science & Practice; Forest Ecology & Management; and Wildlife & Fisheries, and a BA. degree in Nature and Resource-based Management. Faculty supervise graduate students (Masters and Doctoral) within the Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (NRES) Graduate Program. The program resides within the Faculty of Environment, alongside the Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences and The School of Planning & Sustainability.  UNBC is well equipped with modern research facilities, three field research stations, including two research forests. 

We seek candidates who will develop a vigorous, externally funded long-term research program in botany. Preference may be given to applicants with background and/or interest in non-vascular (bryophytes), or vascular-seedless plants (ferns, lycophytes, horsetails), or lichens, whose research addresses questions related to physiology and/or genetics (e.g., functional genetics). Applicants’ research interests may also include: plant eco-physiology, plant biochemistry, or plant taxonomy. An intimate knowledge of Canada’s, and especially British Columbia’s, native flora would be considered a great asset to this position.

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