Postdoctoral Researchers at SGC Toronto, Canada – Target 2035 Fellows

Applications are now open for the Mitacs Target 2035 Fellows program at the Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) in Toronto. This postdoctoral fellowship opportunity is designed for researchers in fields such as medicinal chemistry, protein biophysics, computational drug discovery, data science, AI, and machine learning, with a focus on advancing open science initiatives to develop pharmacological modulators for every human protein by 2035. There is no fixed application deadline, as positions are filled on a rolling basis, though specific project postings may have closing dates.

The program is funded through the Mitacs Accelerate initiative, offering a competitive annual stipend of approximately $60,000 CAD (based on standard Mitacs postdoctoral funding models). It is open to both Canadian citizens and international applicants who hold or are nearing completion of a PhD in relevant disciplines. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral fellowship
• Host Country: Canada
• Open to all Nationalities
• Application Deadline: Rolling basis; no fixed deadline.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Annual stipend/salary: Typically $55,000–$60,000 CAD per year
• Total research award value: Often $60,000 CAD per year
• Duration and renewal: Initial 1-year appointment, renewable up to 2–3 years total.
• Additional allowances: Up to $5,000–$15,000 CAD per year for research expenses, such as supplies, travel to conferences, relocation (especially for international fellows), or professional development.

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Available Research Fields:

• Medicinal chemistry and chemical biology
• Protein production, biophysics, and structural biology
• Cell biology and disease-relevant assays
• Large-scale data generation and screening technologies
• Computational drug discovery, data science, and AI/machine learning
• Contraceptive drug discovery

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold a PhD (or be near completion) in biochemistry, chemical biology, structural biology, pharmacology, computational chemistry, data science, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Demonstrate strong experimental or computational skills relevant to drug discovery projects.
• Show enthusiasm for interdisciplinary, collaborative, and open science research.
• Be within five years of PhD completion at the project start.
• Not have been a full-time employee at the partner organization previously.

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How to Apply

• Visit the SGC Careers page and complete the online application form (Check the link Below)
• Upload your CV and specify your areas of interest in the form.
• For specific positions, apply directly through listed postings on the SGC website.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; successful candidates will be embedded in interdisciplinary teams contributing to Target 2035 projects.

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