Current Student Research Opportunities

The following faculty members have indicated that they are currently recruiting students. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Applicants are encouraged to investigate the research being conducted by faculty within the Department and to feel free to contact faculty whose research appeals to them to discuss their interest and potential opportunities for graduate level study.

Graduate

Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Graduate Student Research Opportunities for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
Supervisor Level Project Description Application Date Start Date Supplementary Information
Ryan Austin MSc Genome editing to manipulate metabolic pathways in Arabidopsis thaliana Open Open Dr. Ryan Austin's profile page at AAFC
Abdelali Hannoufa MSc or PhD Discovery and characterization of genes responsible for regulating important crop traits; e.g. yield, quality and stress response. Open Open Dr. Abdelali Hannoufa's profile page at AAFC
Ryan Austin MSc, PhD Systems biology of water stressed Medicago truncatula through assay and bioinformatic analysis of open chromatin, metabolites and protein expression. Open Open Dr. Austin’s web page at AAFC
Sangeeta Dhaubhadel MSc, PhD Regulation of isoflavonoid biosynthesis in soybean Open Open Dr. Dhaubhadel's web page at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Liana Zanette PhD, PDF The ecology and landscape of fear in wildlife Open Open lianazanette.com
Jim Staples PhD Mechanisms of metabolic suppression in hibernation Open Open Dr. Jim Staples' Research Page
Hugh Henry MSc, PhD Plant and soil responses to frost Open Open Dr. Hugh Henry's Faculty Page
Hugh Henry MSc, PhD Cover crops and nitrogen retention Open Open Dr. Hugh Henry's Faculty Page
Hugh Henry MSc, PhD Community assembly in tallgrass prairie restoration Open Open Dr. Hugh Henry's Faculty Page
Amanda Moehring MSc, PhD The genetic and neural basis of female mate preference behaviours. Open Open Dr. Amanda Moehring's Research Page
Amanda Moehring MSc, PhD The genetic and cellular basis of male sterility. Open Open Dr. Amanda Moehring's Research Page
Jim Karagiannis MSc, PhD Molecular genetic analysis of the regulatory networks governing cell division Open Open Dr. Jim Karagiannis' Research Page
Brent Sinclair PhD, PDF Molecular physiology of insect freeze tolerance May 14 Open Positions available in the Sinclair Lab
Natasha Mhatre MSc, PhD Sound and vibration based animal communication: mechanics, behaviour and neurobiology Open Open/Jan. 2021 Dr. Natasha Mhatre's Research Page

International students

Please note: The Covid-19 crisis has hampered the ability of international applicants to secure a study permit for September 2020. Consequently, while we continue to accept and process applications, successful applicants may have their admission deferred to January 2021 or a later semester to accommodate these challenges.

Graduate Student Research Opportunities for International Students
Supervisor Level Project Description Application Date Start Date Supplementary Information
Sangeeta Dhaubhadel MSc, PhD Regulation of isoflavonoid biosynthesis in soybean Open Open Dr. Dhaubhadel's web page at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Liana Zanette PhD, PDF The ecology and landscape of fear in wildlife Open Open lianazanette.com
Amanda Moehring MSc, PhD The genetic and neural basis of female mate preference behaviours. Open Open Dr. Amanda Moehring's Research Page
Amanda Moehring MSc, PhD The genetic and cellular basis of male sterility. Open Open Dr. Amanda Moehring's Research Page
Jim Karagiannis MSc, PhD Molecular genetic analysis of the regulatory networks governing cell division Open Open Dr. Jim Karagiannis' Research Page
Natasha Mhatre MSc, PhD Sound and vibration based animal communication: mechanics, behaviour and neurobiology Open Open/Jan.2021 Dr. Natasha Mhatre's Research Page