The University of Guelph in Canada is inviting applications from interested and qualified postgraduate students for fully funded research assistantship positions in the Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab.
The University of Guelph Scholarship offers full financial support, covering tuition and a living stipend, for selected candidates to study and conduct research in Canada.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph is recruiting for two fully funded Master’s Graduate Research Assistantship positions beginning in Fall 2025.
This innovative research focuses on using multi-omics approaches—including genomics, epigenomics, and hyperspectral imaging—to explore the mechanisms of seed coat color stability and darkening in cranberry and pinto beans.
Since seed coat darkening reduces market value and consumer acceptance of dry beans, the goal of this project is to identify genetic and epigenetic markers that will help plant breeders develop stable, non-darkening varieties.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Guelph Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Plant Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related field
- Have interest and/or experience in plant genomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics
- Be familiar with genomic and methylome analysis tools, GWAS, and EWAS
- Demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Be capable of working independently and in a collaborative environment
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Guelph Scholarship will receive:
- Full financial support (tuition + living stipend)
- Opportunity to study at a top agricultural research university in Canada
- Research collaboration with the University of Toronto Scarborough
- Access to advanced genomics and phenotyping platforms
- Contribution to impactful publications in the field of food security
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Cover Letter (detailing interest and experience in seed coat color research)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact information for three academic references
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Guelph Scholarship:
- Email the required documents to [email protected]
- Use the subject line: “Epigenomics – YOUR NAME” or “Genomics – YOUR NAME”
- Submit your application and wait for a response
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