The Department of Botany seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Non-Seed Plant Diversity with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. This is a full-time position with an expected starting salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 per annum. Applicants conducting innovative research in the area of bryophyte, fern, or lycophyte diversity are encouraged to apply, including those who employ systematics, phylogenetics, evolution, paleobotany, ecology, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, molecular biology, genomics, or related techniques, and whose research ideally includes the collection and use of field samples and/or museum collections to address fundamental questions on the biodiversity and comparative biology of non-seed plants.

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in the area of Translational Crop Genomics in Sustainable Agriculture. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and will be nominated for a Tier I Canada Research Chair. The candidate's research program is expected to use genomic approaches to map the basis of complex traits in species of importance for agriculture in Alberta and contribute to applications in crop improvement. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2026.

For full posting details and to apply, please click here.

Opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Calgary and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for research on drought resilience in peas, as part of the PEACE (Pea Climater Efficient) Genome Canada funded project. The role focuses on high-throughput plant phenotyping, using UAV-based remote sensing to collect and analyze multi-sensor data like RGB, hyperspectral, and thermal imagery. The successful candidate will lead fieldwork in California, process aerial data, and apply machine learning and statistical models to predict physiological traits, helping to identify drought-resilient pea varieties for breeding programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field like plant physiology or computer science, with proven experience in plant phenotyping and physiological trait analysis. Key responsibilities include leading fieldwork, analyzing large datasets with software like Pix4D and ArcGIS, and using programming languages such as Python and R for data processing and predictive modeling. The position requires strong scientific writing skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, with a U.S. visa valid through December 2027 to facilitate fieldwork. Respond via Linkedin or email <msamuel@ucalgary.ca>

Postdoc position – University of Geneva (Switzerland) – Molecular genetic control of seed germination in Arabidopsis. Focus on hormonal and epigenetic regulation. [Contact: Luis Lopez-Molina – luis.lopezmolina@unige.ch]

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group at the University of Geneva to investigate the molecular genetic control of seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana. The project combines genetics, genomics, and molecular biology to explore hormonal and epigenetic regulation of dormancy and germination.

Full details are in the attached document (click here).

Date Posted: 07/28/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2025, 11:59PM ET
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: University of Toronto Mississauga: Biology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

The Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in Molecular Genetics in any discipline,

including genomics, behavioural genetics, cell and developmental biology, ecology, physiology, evolution, population genetics, and systems biology.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The full job description can be found here https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Molecular-Genetics-ON/594385417/

The Department of Biology at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Senior Laboratory Instructor in Botany.

The Senior Laboratory Instructor (SLI) in the Department of Biology is responsible for the design, coordination, and supervision of undergraduate teaching laboratories, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in both foundational and advanced biological techniques. The role also provides instructional leadership, logistical oversight, and mentorship within the lab teaching team.

This position is based at the University of Victoria's main campus in Victoria, British Columbia.

For full details and to apply, please visit: https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/12114

Additional information can be found from here. 

The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management.  This position is located at the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University's main campus in Guelph.  The anticipated start date for this appointment is a mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.

For the full job posting, please click here, or visit https://careers.uoguelph.ca/job-invite/661/ to apply.

The Brauer lab (https://brauerlab.weebly.com/) at Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada in Ottawa is recruiting students to study the molecular mechanisms of pathogen resistance in plants. Our focus is on understanding bacterial and fungal interactions with barley to improve resistance against agriculturally-relevant diseases. Students will benefit from training in federal research labs in genetics, bioinformatics and crop physiology as well as from coursework at the University of Ottawa. Support for travel to conferences will also available. Please contact Dr. Brauer for more information (elizabeth.brauer@agr.gc.ca).