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Research Opportunities in MCB

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities:

  • The department of Molecular and Cellular Biology offers Research Project courses (MCB*4500 and MCB*4510) for undergraduate students to conduct independent laboratory research under the supervision of individual faculty; visit the Research Courses page for further details including eligibility and registration procedures.
  • Full-time summer research positions are available for undergraduate students through several programs, such as the Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) program and Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) program; visit the Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities page for further details including eligibility and application procedures.

Graduate Research Opportunities:

  • A graduate student position (MSc) is available in the laboratories of Dr. Jessica Breznik and Dr. Melanie Alpaugh at the University of Guelph, commencing in Winter 2027 - posting details
  • The Meng Lab is seeking two motivated MSc students to join their research team in the Fall 2026 semester - posting details
  • The Cox Lab is seeking enthusiastic and driven fully funded graduate students to join our research team (2026-2027 start dates). Please visit https://www.coxlab.ca/job-opportunities.
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The College of Biological Science is a globally recognized academic faculty with a mission to expand the understanding of life, from DNA to cells to complex ecosystems. It produces intrepid and interdisciplinary research in a student-centred learning environment that encourages and promotes comprehensive understanding of the systems that govern life.

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  • Department of Human Health Sciences
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  • Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology