Postdoctoral Fellowship - Med Microbiology & Infec. Diseases
About the role
Position number: 30951
Term
Department of Medical Microbiology & Inf. Diseases
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Posting start date: March 20, 2026
Advertised until: April 19, 2026 or until filled
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No
Start date:
May 15, 2026
For more information please contact: Leah Buermeyer - Leah.Buermeyer@umanitoba.ca
#Posting****Start Date: March 2, 2026
#**Posting End Date:**March 13, 2026
#Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
#Faculty****of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
#University of Manitoba
#Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
#Post-Doctoral Fellow
#Position**#: 30951**
The Department Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position, commencing May 15, 2026 , or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research under the purview of Dr. Yoav Keynan and Dr. Zulma Rueda research programs. The AllTogether4IDEAS Research Team and the Exposome Laboratory investigates the clinical, basic, social, and epidemiological factors that predispose to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections and respiratory infections acquisition, and progression to negative outcomes. Our team also studies point-of-care and rapid diagnostic testing to improve diagnosis and linkage to care for affected individuals and the best strategies to reach people where they are. For this particular position, our team is looking for an outstanding PhD holder with 0-2 years of postdoctoral experience, with excellent written and communication skills, who is independent, and who wants to develop a scientific career. The successful candidate will lead basic science, clinical science or translational research in the field of HIV and coinfections. Our team expectations include drafting research projects to submit for competitive national and international calls for grants in the field of HIV and coinfections, execution of research, analysis, presentations of research results, publications and sharing the research results with the scientific and general community. The successful candidate will mentor trainees of all levels and will have the opportunity to work with community members within the CTN+ and SPIKE Hub.
The Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases was established in 1884 and is dedicated to research and training in the area of infectious diseases of humans. The department combines strong basic science research and graduate student training with excellence in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care and post-graduate clinical training. The core disciplines used by the department scientists and trainees in research programs include molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology. Opportunities for training and research collaborations are welcomed by departmental scientists. The department is proud to train and mentor over 60 graduate students and conduct extensive research on campus, within affiliated laboratories in Winnipeg, and around the world in places such as Kenya, India, and South Africa. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-medical-microbiology-and-infectious-diseases .
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or related basic, clinical or translational sciences areas with proven track record in HIV and coinfections. The PhD must have been awarded within the appropriate time frame: no more than two years from the PhD (or equivalent) degree at the time of application. Candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also apply.
Preferred qualifications include, candidates with a strong background in HIV or infectious diseases demonstrated by publications as first-author, the candidate PhD thesis research, and previous research where the candidate has strong publication track record, funding as nominated principal investigator is an asset.
To enhance our department, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.
Applications are to be submitted in UM Careers and include a curriculum vitae, three references (name and institutional email) of which one must be the candidate’s PhD supervisor, and share up to three first authored publications of the candidate’s research career.
Contact email:
Christine.Sawatzky@umanitoba.ca
The closing date for receipt of applications is April 27, 2026. A Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026 and will continue until filled.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision ofThe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
##Additional information:
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
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About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Med Microbiology & Infec. Diseases
About the role
Position number: 30951
Term
Department of Medical Microbiology & Inf. Diseases
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Posting start date: March 20, 2026
Advertised until: April 19, 2026 or until filled
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No
Start date:
May 15, 2026
For more information please contact: Leah Buermeyer - Leah.Buermeyer@umanitoba.ca
#Posting****Start Date: March 2, 2026
#**Posting End Date:**March 13, 2026
#Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
#Faculty****of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
#University of Manitoba
#Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
#Post-Doctoral Fellow
#Position**#: 30951**
The Department Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position, commencing May 15, 2026 , or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research under the purview of Dr. Yoav Keynan and Dr. Zulma Rueda research programs. The AllTogether4IDEAS Research Team and the Exposome Laboratory investigates the clinical, basic, social, and epidemiological factors that predispose to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections and respiratory infections acquisition, and progression to negative outcomes. Our team also studies point-of-care and rapid diagnostic testing to improve diagnosis and linkage to care for affected individuals and the best strategies to reach people where they are. For this particular position, our team is looking for an outstanding PhD holder with 0-2 years of postdoctoral experience, with excellent written and communication skills, who is independent, and who wants to develop a scientific career. The successful candidate will lead basic science, clinical science or translational research in the field of HIV and coinfections. Our team expectations include drafting research projects to submit for competitive national and international calls for grants in the field of HIV and coinfections, execution of research, analysis, presentations of research results, publications and sharing the research results with the scientific and general community. The successful candidate will mentor trainees of all levels and will have the opportunity to work with community members within the CTN+ and SPIKE Hub.
The Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases was established in 1884 and is dedicated to research and training in the area of infectious diseases of humans. The department combines strong basic science research and graduate student training with excellence in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care and post-graduate clinical training. The core disciplines used by the department scientists and trainees in research programs include molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology. Opportunities for training and research collaborations are welcomed by departmental scientists. The department is proud to train and mentor over 60 graduate students and conduct extensive research on campus, within affiliated laboratories in Winnipeg, and around the world in places such as Kenya, India, and South Africa. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-medical-microbiology-and-infectious-diseases .
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or related basic, clinical or translational sciences areas with proven track record in HIV and coinfections. The PhD must have been awarded within the appropriate time frame: no more than two years from the PhD (or equivalent) degree at the time of application. Candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also apply.
Preferred qualifications include, candidates with a strong background in HIV or infectious diseases demonstrated by publications as first-author, the candidate PhD thesis research, and previous research where the candidate has strong publication track record, funding as nominated principal investigator is an asset.
To enhance our department, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.
Applications are to be submitted in UM Careers and include a curriculum vitae, three references (name and institutional email) of which one must be the candidate’s PhD supervisor, and share up to three first authored publications of the candidate’s research career.
Contact email:
Christine.Sawatzky@umanitoba.ca
The closing date for receipt of applications is April 27, 2026. A Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026 and will continue until filled.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision ofThe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
##Additional information:
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
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About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.