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PhD Researcher in Sustainable Biomaterials & Cellular Agriculture

We are currently seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the De France Lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University.

This fully-funded position is part of our recently awarded interdisciplinary NSERC-SSHRC project: Unlocking Canola Meal, where you will work in the area of developing canola meal-derived scaffolds for cellular agriculture applications. As part of this role, you will work closely with New Harvest, a leading nonprofit advancing cellular agriculture globally. You will have unique opportunities to engage with a vibrant community of academic researchers and industry partners across Canada, with the collective aim of developing sustainable materials for a greener future.

How to Apply:

Please email your Resume/CV and a cover letter (max 1 page) to kevin.defrance@queensu.ca by February 21, 2025 with the subject line “Canola PhD Application – [Your Name]”.

Research positions at all levels (undergraduate, Masters, PhD, postdoctoral) are regularly available in the De France lab.

If you are interested in being considered for such a position, please forward a letter of interest and a CV to Dr. De France at kevin.defrance@queensu.ca.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Note that candidates with external scholarships (NSERC, OGS, or the like) will be given preference. Some opportunities for funding at all levels are listed below.