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The Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab at the University of Guelph, Canada, is currently recruiting qualified postgraduate students for two fully funded Master’s Graduate Research Assistantship positions starting Fall 2025.
This opportunity offers full financial support, including tuition and a living stipend, as well as cutting-edge training in plant genetics, epigenomics, and computational biology. Students will also be open to employment prospects in government agencies, NGOs, and consulting firms.
University of Guelph Scholarship Summary
* Host Country: Canada
* Institution: University of Guelph
* Program Level: Master’s
* Eligible Countries: All countries
* Funding Type: Fully Funded (Tuition + Living Stipends)
* Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
This assistantship is based in the Department of Plant Agriculture, focusing on research into seed coat color stability and darkening in cranberry and pinto beans using multi-omics techniques (genomics, epigenomics, hyperspectral imaging). The project aims to identify genetic and epigenetic markers to help breeders develop non-darkening bean varieties, improving market value and consumer acceptance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Plant Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or related fields
* Interest or experience in plant genomics, epigenetics, or bioinformatics
* Familiarity with genomic/methylome analysis tools, GWAS, EWAS
* Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Scholarship Benefits
* Full tuition and living stipend
* Research collaboration with University of Toronto Scarborough
* Access to top genomics and phenotyping platforms
* Contribute to high-impact publications in food security
* Work in a world-class research environment
Required Documents
* Cover Letter (highlighting your interest and experience)
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Contact information for three academic references
How to Apply
Send the required documents via email to: myoosefz@uoguelph.ca
Use one of the following subject lines based on your focus area:
* “Epigenomics – YOUR NAME”
* “Genomics – YOUR NAME”
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