1. Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2 years).
2.Annual salary: C$80,000.
3. Conference and research travel support: C$5,000 per year.
4. Start date: January 1, 2027.
5. Research area: Broadly defined AI for Science, including:
- AI and foundation models for biological discovery.
- Genetics, genomics, multi-omics, and bioinformatics.
- Agentic and generative AI for drug discovery and design.
- Medical imaging, clinical AI, and precision medicine.
- Trustworthy AI, data-efficient machine learning, and computational methods.
6. Research flexibility: Outstanding candidates with complementary expertise across AI for Science will also be considered.
7. Research information: phulab.org/research
1. Education: PhD degree.
2. Current location: Applicants must currently be studying or working outside Canada.
3. Immigration requirements: Applicants must be physically present in Canada and legally authorized to work by December 31, 2026, to begin the appointment on January 1, 2027.
4. Priority candidates: This special recruitment particularly targets:
- Canadian citizens currently studying or working outside Canada.
- International applicants from visa-exempt countries who are eligible to apply for a Canadian work permit upon arrival and can meet the appointment deadline.
5. Academic backgrounds: Applicants from the following disciplines are welcome:
- Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence.
- Mathematics / Statistics.
- Physics.
- Chemistry.
- Engineering.
- Genetics / Genomics.
- Bioinformatics.
- Biology.
- Medicine.
6. Additional consideration: Applicants with strong expertise in drug discovery are also encouraged to apply.
7. Important: Due to the strict timeline, only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and can start on time should apply. Ineligible candidates are kindly requested not to contact us.
1. Application materials: Send your CV to phu49@uwo.ca.
2. Required information: In your email, clearly indicate:
- Citizenship/nationality (including all citizenships, if applicable).
- Current country of residence and institution.
- Current Canadian work authorization or work permit status, if applicable.
- Your ability to arrive in Canada and be legally authorized to work by December 31, 2026.
3. Application review: Applications will be reviewed urgently upon receipt.
4. Contact: Dr. Pingzhao Hu, Western University. Email: phu49@uwo.ca, Lab website: phulab.org