Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Developmental Cell Biology

About the role

The Sugioka Lab at the University of British Columbia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate developmental control of cell division and the cytoskeleton using the C. elegans embryo.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects on cortical actomyosin flow and its impact on embryonic morphogenesis, asymmetric cell division and left‑right asymmetry.
• Design and perform experiments using C. elegans genetics, live imaging, quantitative image analysis and molecular perturbations.
• Develop independent research directions in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to a collaborative lab environment.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Biophysics, Genetics, Molecular Biology or a related field (final‑year PhD candidates are also eligible).
• Strong background in cell or developmental biology and genetics.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, live imaging and image analysis.
• Demonstrated research productivity and effective scientific communication.

Required skills

• C. elegans genetics
• Live imaging
• Quantitative image analysis
• Molecular biology
• Genetics
• Single‑cell RNA‑seq (desired)
• Computational image analysis (desired)

What we offer

• Salary range CAD $60,000–70,000 per year plus benefits.
• Fixed‑term appointment from September 2026 to February 2028.
• Opportunities for independent project development and mentorship.
• Collaborative environment with two other C. elegans research groups.