Join the Team

Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

  • Currently, there are no openings.

Please check back regularly for updates about our opportunities and follow us on BlueSky for our latest updates (@ninetlab.bsky.social).

Students

Are you interested in pursuing an Honours course in the lab during 2025/2026?

Drop us an email with an expression of interest and your CV at fidel.vilarodriguez@ubc.ca.

Clinical Trainees

Psychiatry residents at the UBC Psychiatry program are welcome to reach out regarding year-round electives. Psychiatry residents from elsewhere in Canada are encouraged to reach out at least one year before their planned elective time.

Inquiries at fidel.vilarodriguez@ubc.ca.

External Rotation

Please choose one of the options below and contact Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez (fidel.vilarodriguez@ubc.ca) to propose a stay.

Option 1: Postgraduate Trainee

(combines clinical assistance with research activity)

  • Start your application at least five months in advance and forward all documents to the UBC Psychiatry HR Assistant, Amity Chiang (amity.chiang@ubc.ca).
  • Find the application documents and process here.
  • Apply for a work permit (Labour Market Impact Assessment exempt).
  • Apply for eTA (The eTA is required for all individuals entering Canada from any Visa-exempt countries. This is not related to any permit application).
    • Note: Make sure that your passport have more than 6 months left from expiry date.
  • It is recommended to apply for a travel/study insurance with medical protection from your home country.

Option 2: VIRS Program International Student or Postdoctoral Fellow

(research activity only)

A) International Student (UBC VIRS Program)
  • Start your application at least eight weeks prior to the planned study date.
  • Obtain a letter from your home education institution outlining the following:
    • Only doing research activity under the supervision of Dr. Vila-Rodriguez, and will not engage in any clinical work.
    • During their stay at UBC, they will remain registered at their home institution as a student.
    • This research stay is considered to be a part of their overall medical education.
    • This letter must be signed by the supervisor of the trainee and the head of the service.
    • Check to make sure that you meet the rest of the VIRS eligibility criteria.
  • The letter must be sent to  UBC Psychiatry HR Assistant, Amity Chiang (amity.chiang@ubc.ca) and Visiting International Research Students Program (VIRS) Advisor, Mathew Lyle (mathew.lyle@ubc.ca).
  • Apply for the VIRS program following the instructions outlined here.
    • Note: Check if you need to apply for a student visa (depending on the length of duration) on the same link and apply for the visa if needed.
  • Apply for eTA (The eTA is required for all individuals entering Canada from any Visa-exempt countries. This is not related to any permit application).
    • Note: Make sure that your passport have more than 6 months left from expiry date.
  • You will be provided with a medical insurance for UBC (iMED) that is included within your fee, however, it is recommended to apply for a travel/study insurance from your home country.
  • Orientation material:
B) Postdoctoral Fellow (website)
  • Start your application at least five months in advance and forward all documents to the UBC Psychiatry HR Assistant, Amity Chiang (amity.chiang@ubc.ca).
  • Find the application documents and process here.
  • Apply for a work permit (Labour Market Impact Assessment exempt).
  • Apply for eTA (The eTA is required for all individuals entering Canada from any Visa-exempt countries. This is not related to any permit application).
    • Note: Make sure that your passport have more than 6 months left from expiry date.
  • It is recommended to apply for a travel/study insurance with medical protection from your home country.