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NRC is a dynamic nationwide R&D organization committed to helping Canada realize its potential as an innovative and competitive nation. Combining our strengths - outstanding people, core science expertise and information, research programs focused on key technologies and technology diffusion - with those of industrial and academic partners, we foster Canada's emerging national system of innovation.

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Institute of Marine Biosciences (IMB) is one of 20 research institutes of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). We are an integrated systems biology institute with the capability to study life from the level of the genome to the whole organism.

The NRC is committed to creating and implementing innovative programs and policies to ensure a dynamic and rewarding work environment that is comparable to those found in major research centres around the world. As such, the IMB with its team of highly skilled employees and its leading-edge facility is an outstanding employer for exceptional people.

The IMB employs technical and research officers to develop R&D programs with scientific and technical staff backgrounds - B.Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. in areas focused on:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Life Science
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology

Interested in a career in biosciences?

Through a variety of programs detailed within this website, we offer employment opportunities to students and recent graduates.

The NRC Employment Philosophy is simple:

• Recruit and retain outstanding people
• Give them the opportunity and support to grow professionally, utilize their strengths and produce to the maximum of their capability;
• Reward them both based on their level of professional development in their job and the level of productivity in their job; and
• Create a respectful partnership with trust and understanding between them and NRC.

If joining our team interests you, please consider applying for any current vacancies listed on this site through the career section of the main NRC website

A position at IMB would mean working with committed staff in a vibrant environment where cutting-edge technologies meet innovative needs. Navigate the links in the menu on the left to see the many opportunities that await you!

NRC is an equal employer. As such, NRC values diversity in its workforce and encourages candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: Women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Please be advised that IMB is not able to respond to job request over the Internet.

We wish you luck with your search.