Fully Funded MSc or Ph.D.: An exciting opportunity for fully funded MSc or Ph.D. student positions is available to work with Dr. Joan Laur and Dr. Vanessa Grenier at the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada 🇨🇦. If you are passionate about applied environmental microbiology and wish to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas production through organic matter transformation during on-site composting, we invite you to apply.
| Designation | MSc or Ph.D. Student |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Applied Environmental Microbiology |
| Location | Institut de recherche en biologie végétale, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada 🇨🇦 |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Admission to Université de Montréal’s Department of Biological Sciences under the supervision of Joan Laur. Funding for 2 years for M.Sc. students ($18.5k/year) and 4 years for Ph.D. students ($23k/year). Previous experience in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry is an asset. |
| Job Description | As a Master’s or Ph.D. student in applied environmental microbiology, you will lead a research project focused on optimizing organic matter transformation during on-site composting, characterize and modulate the active microbiota to increase bioconversion efficiency of organic residues, and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas production in the composting process. You will collaborate with a large interdisciplinary project team and numerous partners in the field and access training and networking opportunities in an idyllic working environment at the Montreal Botanical Garden. |
| How to Apply | Interested applicants should apply by sending their Academic CV, transcript, cover letter, and contact details of three references to ijoan.laur@umontreal.ca or vanessa.grenier@umontreal.ca. Apply online: APPLY NOW |
| Application Deadline | 15 January 2024 |
Disclaimer: This job post is based on publicly available information and is not an official posting by Université de Montréal. Please verify the details from the official Université de Montréal website for more information.
For additional information, you can visit the Université de Montréal’s Department of Biological Sciences website or contact Dr. Joan Laur at ijoan.laur@umontreal.ca or Dr. Vanessa Grenier at vanessa.grenier@umontreal.ca.
