Job Description

Academic
Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Bioinformatics
Department
Capon Laboratory | Department of Medical Genetics | Faculty of Medicine (Francesca Capon)
Posting End Date
November 29, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
February 1, 2027
The expected for this position is $5,833.33/month.
The Capon lab investigates the determinants of skin inflammation, with a view to identifying new disease drivers and therapeutic targets. Ours is a multidisciplinary team, integrating expertise in genetics, immunology and bioinformatics. We work in close collaboration with expert dermatologists, so that our research questions are always driven by unmet clinical needs.
We are currently looking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics. The successful candidate will lead the analysis of T-cell transcriptional networks in atopic dermatitis. For individuals with a life-science background, there will also be scope to experimentally validate their computational findings.
This is a full-time, grant funded position within the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, at the University of British Columbia.
Organizational Status
The postdoctoral fellow will be asked to provide guidance or supervision to other lab members and will report directly to Dr. Francesca Capon (Senior Scientist at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics).

Work PerformedPlanning and implementing the analysis of omics datasets Interpreting results, designing and executing follow-up experiments Participating in the preparation of scientific manuscripts Keeping accurate records of computational analyses and scripts Presenting results and participating in weekly lab meetings Contribute to lab chores and ordering Perform other related duties as needed or requested.


Supervision Received
The postdoctoral fellow will work independently under the supervision of Dr. Francesca Capon.

Supervision GivenSupervising undergraduate students Providing guidance to other lab members, as required

Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsPhD in a relevant life science or computational discipline (e.g. immunology, bioinformatics). At least 3 years computational experience. Ability to work within a team and interact with people from diverse backgrounds Good record keeping and attention to detail. Ability to write and communicate clearly

Preferred QualificationsExperience with high performance computer clusters Experience with the analysis of large datasets Good understanding of immunology Any kind of laboratory experience a plus Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

How to Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter outlining fit with the laboratory's research, curriculum vitae, and the names of two referees.