Functional and taxonomic diversity of crop microbiomes
Description
Leducq Lab (Phytology Department, IBIS, CRIV, FSAA, Laval University) is looking for a motivated candidate for a two-years master internship on functional and taxonomic diversity of crop and plant microbiomes. This funded master internship in bioinformatics will take place in the plant biology Master program (starting in Winter or Fall 2023).
Research Field
– Bioinformatics
– Genomics
– Microbial ecology
– Phylogeny
Research Supervisor
Jean-Baptiste Leducq
Research Environment
Plant Science Department – FSAA
For more information : jbleducq.com/science-fr
Financial Aid Available by Program of Study
Master’s Degree in Plant Biology with thesis:
Desired Profile
– Agronomy
– Biology
Requirements and Conditions
– Bachelor degree in biology, agronomy, ecology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, evolution, biochemistry, and/or microbiology
– Computational skills and basis knowledge on programming language (Python, Perl and/or R)
– Autonomy, rigor and creativity
Required Documentation
– Lettre de recommandation
– Cover letter
– Curriculum vitæ
– Student transcript
Send you CV, transcripts, motivation and reference letters to: jbled@ulaval.ca before August 31th 2023.
For more information: http://www.jbleducq.com/science-en
Application Deadline
August 31, 2023
Find Out More
Jean-Baptiste Leducq
Professeur adjoint
Département de phytologie
JBLED@ulaval.ca
Financial Aid Available*
Financial Aid Related to Research Project
$20000 per year for 2 years.
Program-Specific Financial Aid
| Milestone | Amount |
| Submission of research proposal AND project outline | $500 |
| First submission of thesis | $1,000 |
| Total | $1,500 |
Université Laval: Student Financial Aid
| Sources de financement | Montant |
| Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents) | $10,000 |
| Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students) | $20,000 |
| Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French) | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies | $17,500 to $40,000 |
| Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French) | $500 to $50,000 |