University of Guelph Scholarship

The Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab at the University of Guelph offers graduate (MSc/PhD) and postdoctoral research opportunities focused on genomics, phenomics, epigenetics, and AI-powered tools for improving dry bean breeding, quality assessment, and disease resistance. Projects are interdisciplinary and in collaboration with departments like Food Science and Biological Sciences  Who Can Apply?  Master’s and PhD students interested in plant breeding, genetics, bioinformatics, or data science.  Postdoctoral researchers with expertise in computational biology, phenomics, and genomics.  Collaborators and industry partners seeking joint research in dry bean improvement.  What is Covered?  Research assistantships (stipends) for MSc and PhD students.  Competitive postdoctoral salary: $55,000–$60,000 CAD/year + benefits.  Training in genomics, deep learning, hyperspectral imaging, multi-omics integration, and scientific communication.  Opportunities to publish, attend conferences, and engage with industry stakeholders.  Eligibility Criteria  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:  Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Science  Bioinformatics, Computational Biology  Food Science, Agricultural/Biological Sciences  ...