The University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy is one of Canada's eleven faculties/colleges of pharmacy. It is located on Bannatyne Campus in the state-of-the-art Apotex Centre, which features modern laboratories, teaching facilities, and student spaces. The University of Manitoba is a member of Canada's U15 group of research-Intensive universities.
Current Open Positions:
Postdoctoral Fellow – Clinical Pharmacogenomics:
Our lab is currently looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in pharmacogenomic data analysis. Our research program focuses on clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, with ongoing clinical studies and implementation trials in collaboration with healthcare practitioners, patient partners, and health system stakeholders.
Position Overview: The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and emerging projects involving genomic data generation, analysis and clinical translation. The fellow will play a key role in analyzing genotype data, conducting gene–drug association studies, supporting implementation research, and contributing to high-impact publications and grant development.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The initial appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance and funding availability. The potential start date is Sep 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with institutional guidelines. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit:
Thank you for your interest in the position. We will only reply to you if you are selected for an interview.
Please send a combined PDF to: [email protected]
Undergraduate Students:
PharmD and U of M undergraduate students can apply to various summer student funding opportunities (e.g., UM Undergraduate Research Award (URA), College of Pharmacy PharmD Undergraduate Summer Research Experience).
https://rfhs.myjboard.io/jobs/97794270-ura-summer-student-clinical-pharmacogenetics
Research Interns:
No open positions at this time.
Graduate Students:
No open positions at this time.
Current Open Positions:
Postdoctoral Fellow – Clinical Pharmacogenomics:
Our lab is currently looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in pharmacogenomic data analysis. Our research program focuses on clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, with ongoing clinical studies and implementation trials in collaboration with healthcare practitioners, patient partners, and health system stakeholders.
Position Overview: The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and emerging projects involving genomic data generation, analysis and clinical translation. The fellow will play a key role in analyzing genotype data, conducting gene–drug association studies, supporting implementation research, and contributing to high-impact publications and grant development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform pharmacogenomic and genetic epidemiology analyses
- Conduct quality control, imputation, variant annotation, and association analyses
- Integrate genomic data with clinical and phenotypic datasets
- Contribute to development of predictive models and polygenic approaches where applicable
- Support implementation research in clinical pharmacogenomics
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Contribute to grant writing and future funding applications
- Mentor graduate students and trainees
- Apply for external postdoctoral fellowships
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Pharmacogenomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in genomic data analysis (GWAS, candidate gene studies, or WGS/WES data)
- Strong programming skills in R, Python, PLINK, or other genomic analysis tools
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in psychiatric pharmacogenomics
- Experience working with large healthcare or administrative datasets
- Experience with grant writing
The initial appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance and funding availability. The potential start date is Sep 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with institutional guidelines. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter outlining research experience and career goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references
- One representative publication
Thank you for your interest in the position. We will only reply to you if you are selected for an interview.
Please send a combined PDF to: [email protected]
Undergraduate Students:
PharmD and U of M undergraduate students can apply to various summer student funding opportunities (e.g., UM Undergraduate Research Award (URA), College of Pharmacy PharmD Undergraduate Summer Research Experience).
https://rfhs.myjboard.io/jobs/97794270-ura-summer-student-clinical-pharmacogenetics
Research Interns:
No open positions at this time.
Graduate Students:
No open positions at this time.
