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Postdoctoral Fellows and Scientists

We welcome outstanding, self-motivated postdoctoral fellows and research scientists whose research interests align with the lab.

Strong applicants typically have a solid coding and machine learning background, independent research taste, and interests in AI for biology, interpretable AI, computational omics, computational neuroscience, biological foundation models, brain–computer interfaces, or autonomous scientific discovery.

Please email Prof. Tang with your CV, a GitHub account or code repository, a one-page statement describing your research highlights and future career goals, and contact information for three references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Graduate Students

We welcome self-motivated Master’s and Ph.D. students every year.

If you are a current or newly admitted Ph.D. student interested in developing AI and machine learning methods and/or using AI to advance biomedical research, please email Prof. Tang directly with your CV and a brief description of your research experience and interests.

If you are a prospective Ph.D. student and would like to join our lab, we strongly encourage you to email Prof. Tang before applying with your CV, transcripts, and a clear description of your research experience and interests. Students with programming and AI background are preferred. For exceptional and highly motivated students, a biological background is not a must.

We are recruiting from several graduate programs at UBC, including the Department of Computer Science, Genome Science + Technology (GSAT), and Bioinformatics Graduate Programs. The application deadline is typically Dec. 15. Off-cycle admission may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Undergraduate Research Volunteers and Interns

Undergraduate students from UBC or other institutions interested in volunteer research, directed studies, or research internship opportunities are encouraged to contact Prof. Tang with their CV, a brief description of their research experience and interests, and transcripts or an online course record. Preference will be given to students who have taken AI/ML courses and can commit at least 15 hours per week for more than one year.

Visiting Scholars

We welcome visiting scholars who can stay for at least six months to work on high-impact projects. Please email Prof. Tang with your CV, transcripts (for undergraduates), and a brief description of your research experience and interests. For international students, please check the UBC VIRS program.

Remote Work Policy

Working remotely is acceptable after consultation with Prof. Tang and the UBC HR team. Please note that all hiring in the Tang Lab is subject to UBC policies and Canadian government regulations.