Be part of something bold.

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.

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. 

Cumming postdoc Amity Quinn earns Banting Fellowship for research comparing fee-for-service and salaried payment models for physicians