University of Alberta Graduate Opportunities in Synthetic Biology & Plant Biotechnology (Fully Funded)

PhD Position in Synthetic Biology
Start Date: January 2026 or later
Location: University of Alberta, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Gavin Chen

Research Focus:
Metabolic engineering of yeast for the production of value-added bioproducts. Lab Website

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Experience in yeast or microbial metabolic engineering (preferred)

• Strong background in molecular biology

• Fermentation knowledge is an asset

• Must meet UAlberta admission requirements

How to Apply:
Email the following to gc24@ualberta.ca with subject line:
PhD Application – Synthetic Biology – [Your Full Name]

• CV

• Unofficial academic transcripts (with GPA)

• Motivation letter

• Contact info for 3 referees

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

MSc or PhD Position in Genome Editing and Plant Biotechnology
Start Date: September 2025 or later
Location: University of Alberta (Research partially at NRC Saskatoon)
Co-supervisors: Dr. Gavin Chen & Dr. Daoquan Xiang

Project Focus:
Genome editing & molecular breeding in canola for improved crop productivity.

Qualifications:

• PhD applicants: MSc in plant molecular biology or related field

• MSc applicants: BSc in biology or related discipline

• Skills in plant transformation, tissue culture, and bioinformatics are advantages

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Must meet departmental admission requirements

Funding Includes:

• Full stipend

• Conference travel

• Research costs

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
How to Apply:
Email gc24@ualberta.ca .
Attach:

1. One PDF containing CV, motivation letter (max 1 page), and 3 references

2. Unofficial transcripts

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