The Multidisciplinary Institute of Nature Therapies (MINT), University of British Columbia (UBC), is a
leading interdisciplinary research institute global y 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, conducting rigorous empirical research to validate the clinical and public
health value of nature therapies. To advance our ongoing core research projects in nature-based
human health intervention, we are now recruiting a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research
Associate with solid medical and health research backgrounds.
Position Overview
We seek a PhD holder with a solid professional medical background to join the MINT research
team at UBC. The successful candidate wil independently conduct and support cutting-edge
research focusing on human psychological and physiological health mechanisms under nature
therapy intervention.
This position centers on biomedical and health science research for nature therapy, exploring the
physical and mental health benefits, physiological indicators changes, psychological state
improvement mechanisms of natural environment intervention on human bodies. The researcher
wil participate in ful -cycle project design, data col ection, empirical analysis, manuscript writing,
and academic achievement output of MINT's core nature therapy health research programs.
Salary Range
Expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 CAD per year. Salary wil be
commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities

- Nature Therapy & Human Health Mechanism Research
- Conduct in-depth interdisciplinary research on the effects of nature therapy on human

physiological health (e.g., nervous system, cardiovascular indicators, endocrine changes,
immune function) and psychological health (anxiety, depression, stress relief, emotional
regulation, cognitive recovery). Explore the scientific pathological and physiological
mechanisms of natural environmental intervention repairing human sub-health and chronic
health problems.

- Research Project Implementation
- Independently design experimental protocols, clinical observation schemes and human





health survey frameworks for nature therapy research. Responsible for participant health
data col ection, physiological index testing data sorting, psychological scale data analysis,
and complete quantitative and qualitative empirical research.

- Academic Output & Publication
- 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.

- Team Research Col aboration
- Cooperate with MINT's 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.

- Research Standard Management
- Ensure al 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 Qualifications & Core Requirements

- Educational Background (Mandatory)
- Must hold a completed PhD Degree in Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physiology, Human

Health Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or related biomedical disciplines.
- Professional Background (Core Requirement)
- Possess a solid and systematic medical qualified foundation, proficient in human

physiological structure, neurobiology, psychosomatic medicine, and human health
pathogenesis. Have a clear understanding of the interaction mechanism between human
physical and mental health.

- Research Competency
- Proven research experience in human psychological & physiological health research.

Candidates with prior research experience,



published papers or research projects related to
nature therapy, green environment intervention, natural healing, ecological health are highly
preferred.

- Technical & Academic Skil s
- 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.

- Language & Comprehensive Ability
- 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, rigorous in academic
research, and able to complete research tasks on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
Published high-level academic papers in the fields of psychosomatic medicine, environmental
health, or natural intervention therapy.
Experience in human clinical observation, health intervention experiments, and human subject
research ethics application.
Cross-disciplinary research experience combining medicine, ecology and public health.
Familiar with international frontier theories and research progress of global nature therapy and
forest therapy.
Working Arrangement
Employment Type: Full-Time Postdoctoral Position
Affiliation: Multidisciplinary Institute of Nature Therapies (MINT), Faculty of Forestry &
Environmental Stewardship, University of British Columbia
Work Location: UBC Vancouver Campus, On-site
Contract Term: Initial 1-year contract, renewable based on research performance and project
progress
Application Materials
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with ful education, research experience, publication list and
project experience
PhD degree certificate or graduation certification
Representative academic publications (2-3 papers)
Personal research statement (max 2 pages) focusing on medical health research experience and
understanding of nature therapy
At least two academic reference contacts
Application Submission
Please compile al documents into one single PDF file and submit to vi
Open until the position is filled. UBC MINT wil shortlist and interview qualified candidates on a

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