Postdoctoral Fellow in Nature Therapies Health Science in University of British Columbia – Canada

Summary

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for its Multidisciplinary Institute of Nature Therapies (MINT). The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research on human psychological and physiological health mechanisms under nature therapy intervention. This full-time position, with an expected salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 CAD per year, requires a PhD in a biomedical discipline and a strong medical background. The initial contract is for one year, renewable, with a job end date of September 30, 2027. Key responsibilities include interdisciplinary research, project implementation, academic publication, and team collaboration. Applicants must submit a CV, PhD certificate, publications, a personal research statement, and academic reference contacts by October 11, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Multidisciplinary Institute of Nature Therapies (MINT), Department of Forest Resources Management, Guangyu Wang Lab
Position Type	Postdoctoral Fellow
Discipline	Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physiology, Human Health Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Biomedical Disciplines
Research Area	Nature Therapies Health Science, Human Psychological and Physiological Health, Biomedical and Health Science Research for Nature Therapy, Nature-based Human Health Intervention
Degree Required	PhD Degree in Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physiology, Human Health Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health or related biomedical disciplines
Experience	Proven research experience in human psychological physiological health research; prior research experience, published papers or research projects related to nature therapy, green environment intervention, natural healing, ecological health are highly preferred; experience in human clinical observation, health intervention experiments, and human subject research ethics application; cross-disciplinary research experience combining medicine, ecology, and public health.
Salary	$60,000 to $80,000 CAD per year
Contract Duration	Initial 1-year contract, renewable based on research performance and project progress, until September 30, 2027
Language	Academic English
Deadline	2026-10-11
Required Documents	Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), PhD degree certificate or graduation certification, Representative academic publications (2–3 papers), Personal research statement (max 2 pages), At least two academic reference contacts
Employer Address	UBC Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada

About the Project

The research project focuses on exploring the mechanisms of nature intervention on human psychological and physiological health. It involves conducting rigorous empirical research to validate the clinical and public health value of nature therapies. The Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate the effects of nature therapy on physiological health indicators (e.g., nervous system, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune function) and psychological health (e.g., anxiety, depression, stress relief, emotional regulation, cognitive recovery), and explore the scientific mechanisms by which natural environments repair sub-health and chronic health problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interdisciplinary research on the effects of nature therapy on human physiological and psychological health.
• Explore the scientific pathological and physiological mechanisms of natural environmental intervention repairing human sub-health and chronic health problems.
• Independently design experimental protocols, clinical observation schemes, and human health survey frameworks for nature therapy research.
• Responsible for participant health data collection, physiological index testing, data sorting, psychological scale data analysis, and completing quantitative and qualitative empirical research.
• Take charge of writing high-quality SCI/SSCI academic papers, research reports, and project research summaries related to nature therapy and human health.
• Assist the principal investigator in applying for provincial, national, and international research grants and sort out project research progress and achievement materials.
• Cooperate with MINT interdisciplinary team (psychology, sociology, public health, forest ecology) to integrate medical health theories with nature therapy systems.
• Provide professional medical academic support for the institute's public health research and industry transformation projects.
• Ensure all human health-related research strictly complies with UBC ethical review standards and medical research specifications.
• Standardize research data management and guarantee the authenticity, accuracy, and traceability of experimental and survey data.

Required Skills

• Completed PhD Degree in Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physiology, Human Health Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health or related biomedical disciplines.
• Solid and systematic medical professional foundation.
• Proficient in human physiological structure, neurobiology, psychosomatic medicine, and human health pathogenesis.
• Clear understanding of the interaction mechanism between human physical and mental health.
• Proven research experience in human psychological physiological health research.
• Proficient in health data statistical analysis, physiological experimental data processing, and psychological health empirical research methods.
• Familiar with academic paper writing and international biomedical research standards.
• Fluent in academic English writing and oral communication.
• Capable of independently conducting international academic research.
• Strong logical thinking, independent scientific research ability, and team collaboration awareness.
• Self-motivated and rigorous in academic research.
• Ability to complete research tasks on schedule.

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for PhD holders with a strong professional medical background in fields such as Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physiology, Human Health Science, Clinical Medicine, or Public Health. Ideal candidates will have proven research experience in human psychological and physiological health, particularly related to nature therapy or green environment intervention, and possess strong academic English communication skills and logical thinking.

About the Employer

The Multidisciplinary Institute of Nature Therapies (MINT) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a leading interdisciplinary research institute globally. It is dedicated to evidence-based nature therapy, human health restoration, and interdisciplinary health science research. MINT focuses on exploring the mechanisms of nature intervention on human psychological and physiological health and conducting rigorous empirical research to validate the clinical and public health value of nature therapies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the contract for this Postdoctoral Fellow position?

The initial contract is for one year, renewable based on research performance and project progress, with a job end date of September 30, 2027.

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience.

What are the mandatory educational requirements for this role?

Applicants must hold a completed PhD Degree in Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physiology, Human Health Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or related biomedical disciplines.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), PhD degree certificate or graduation certification, 2–3 representative academic publications, a personal research statement (max 2 pages), and at least two academic reference contacts.

What is the application deadline?

Applications will be accepted until October 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Where is the work location for this position?

The work location is on-site at the UBC Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, BC, Canada.