The Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab at the University of Guelph in Canada is currently recruiting interested and qualified postgraduate students willing to study in the University.
The University of Guelph Scholarship will cover the fees of the selected candidates by offering full financial support, including tuition and a living stipend.
Students will also receive well rounded training in the announced field and are as well open to employment opportunities in government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and consulting firms.
University of Guelph Scholarship Details:
The Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph is inviting applications for two fully funded Master’s Graduate Research Assistantship positions starting in Fall 2025.
This groundbreaking research focuses on applying multi-omics approaches—including genomics, epigenomics, and hyperspectral imaging—to uncover the mechanisms behind seed coat color stability and darkening in cranberry and pinto beans.
Seed coat darkening negatively impacts the market value, consumer acceptance, and storage quality of dry beans. This project aims to identify genetic and epigenetic markers that can help plant breeders develop stable, non-darkening bean varieties.
University of Guelph Graduate Assistantship Requirements:
To be considered for the University of Guelph Graduate Assistantship, you must have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Plant Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines
Interest and/or experience in plant genomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics
Familiarity with genomic and methylome analysis tools, GWAS, EWAS
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team
University of Guelph Scholarship Duration and Reward
Full financial support (tuition + stipend)
Work at a top agricultural research university in Canada
Collaborate with University of Toronto Scarborough on epigenomics
Access to state-of-the-art genomics and phenotyping platforms
Contribute to high-impact publications and research in food security
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Cover Letter (highlighting your interest and experience in seed coat color research)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Contact details of three academic references
How To Apply for University of Guelph Scholarship 2025
To apply for the University of Guelph Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should email the above documents to myoosefz@uoguelph.ca:
Subject line:
Epigenomics – YOUR NAME” or
Genomics – YOUR NAME”
