Are you interested in working in a multidisciplinary research environment that bridges plant breeding, food science, artificial intelligence, and multi-omics? The Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab at the University of Guelph is now accepting applications for two fully funded PhD positions starting in Winter 2026. These opportunities are part of a dynamic research program aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture and agri-food innovation in Canada. Successful candidates will engage in collaborative, high-impact research with strong support from industry and government partners, and will benefit from comprehensive training in both field and computational techniques. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Established in 1964, University of Guelph is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Guelph (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ridgetown, Kemptville. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Guelph (U of G) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Guelph (U of G) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.