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).

The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch in Brandon (Manitoba) has a position available for a research scientist in plant physiology. Please click here for the full job posting, the closing date is April 4, 2025.

The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.  This position is located at the Guelph, Ontario campus and requires a PhD in Horticulture, Plant Science, or a closely related field.  The anticipated start date for this appointment is September 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.

The successful candidate will design and teach undergraduate courses in floriculture and nursery crop production and will serve as the program coordinator for a course-based master’s program in Plant Agriculture.  They will supervise MSc and PhD students in their thesis research and contribute to classroom instruction at the graduate level.  The chosen candidate will develop and lead a comprehensive, externally funded research program in any area of ornamental horticulture (e.g., nursery, greenhouse or other controlled environment production, plant nutrition, physiology, breeding) according to their expertise and interest.  They will also participate in industry liaison activities, including managing the Guelph Ornamental Trial gardens, and representing the University of Guelph on the board of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference; accordingly, direct experience in the ornamental horticulture industry is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will join a world-class, collaborative faculty in the Department of Plant Agriculture, with members conducting cutting-edge research in the disciplines of plant breeding and genetics, weed science, plant pathology, soil science, agronomy, plant physiology, plant conservation, and plant-based bioproducts.  Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.  The department will provide competitive research start-up funds; other research support and subsidized access to research facilities are available through the Research Alliance Agreement between the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.

The Department of Plant Agriculture is Canada’s largest and most diverse applied plant biology department and has recognized strengths in a broad cross-section of plant sciences including agronomy, horticulture, breeding, molecular genetics, genomics, controlled environment systems, plant physiology, post-harvest physiology, plant pathology, and plant-based bioproducts. The Department currently has 26 faculty members and employs 100 staff and more than 100 graduate students. Faculty within the Department have access to modern laboratories, growth room and greenhouse facilities, as well as fourteen well-equipped research stations across the province. As part of the Ontario Agricultural College, the Department of Plant Agriculture has a long history of achievement in serving the agriculture and agri-food industries within Ontario and beyond.

Assessment of applications will begin on May 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

For detailed posting and application link visit:  https://careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-Assistant-Professor-in-Ornamental-Horticulture-ON-N1G-2W1/729475447/

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position in Plant Disease Proteomics

Department of Biological Sciences

Plant Genomics Group (www.uhriglab.com)

Call Closes: April 28th, 2025

The post-doctoral fellowship position will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the laboratory of Dr. R. Glen Uhrig, but will also intersect with several researchers from the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences and Computer Science. For the full advertisement, including qualifications and how to apply, please click here.