About position
A MSc position is available immediately to work in a collaborative research group in the
Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan. We are looking for a highly
motivated candidate who will work on characterizing effector proteins secreted by the plant pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae, the causative agent of clubroot disease. The student will
be supervised by Drs. Chris Todd and Peta Bonham-Smith and will work in a growing and
diverse research group. Applicants should hold a 4-year honours BSc degree (or equivalent) in
biology, genetics, molecular biology or a related discipline. Experience in plant pathology and
molecular biology would be considered an asset. Excellent organizational, written/verbal
communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential.
The Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Canada. The Department of Biology is located in a modern collaborative research building with
state of the art laboratory and greenhouse facilities, and access to both Confocal and Electron
Microscopy. Saskatoon is home to a dynamic plant biology research community. In addition to
research groups in Biology and the College of Agriculture and Bioresources the U of S campus is
home to the Global Institute of Food Security, AAFC and NRC-Saskatoon.
Anticipated start date will be September 2022. Screening of applications will continue until the
position is filled.
How to apply:
Applications, including cover letter, cv, transcript and the names and contact for three
references can be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line “MSc application”.
The University of Saskatchewan is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity
among its employees and student body.
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