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Make a significant impact on discovery, creativity and innovation as a postdoc at UCalgary
Postdocs at UCalgary
At the University of Calgary postdocs are valued members of our community, and make indispensable contributions to academic research. Our program includes one-of-a-kind funding and fellowship opportunities that enable postdocs to pursue world-changing research. Postdoctoral scholars come to UCalgary with advanced skills and a research perspective developed at other leading institutions. Many come from beyond Canadian borders and enrich the cultural diversity of our campus community.
During your tenure as a postdoctoral scholar, you will challenge our faculty to consider new research directions, mentor graduate students, and — because of the time you are able to dedicate to research — can have a significant impact on our shared goals of promoting discovery, creativity and innovation.
Appointment types
There are three types of postdoctoral scholar appointments at the University of Calgary:
Postdoctoral Associate
An employee who receives funding through a supervising faculty member’s grant, a University grant, or an endowment/donation administered by the University.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Holder
An individual who is awarded a fellowship from an external granting agency following a competitive process. The University administers funds on behalf of the granting agency. These individuals do not have an employment relationship with the University.
General Associate – Guest Postdoctoral Scholar
An individual who is awarded a fellowship from an external granting agency following a competitive process. The University does not administer funds on behalf of the granting agency. These individuals do not have an employment relationship with the University.
Current opportunities
The search and recruitment for a postdoctoral scholar is the responsibility of the supervisor and prospective postdoc. Postdocs are recruited by mutual agreement between the prospective postdoc and a University of Calgary faculty member. Visit the Careers website for a listing of current postdoctoral opportunities.
Spotlight on UCalgary Postdocs
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Cumming postdoc Amity Quinn earns Banting Fellowship for research comparing fee-for-service and salaried payment models for physicians
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Arctic Institute of North America researchers track down underwater archaeological find off Baffin Island
UCalgary scientists discover new way to eliminate allergen-induced asthma attacks
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Postdoctoral scholars draw on personal experience to pursue groundbreaking research
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