Multiple Masters and PhD Positions in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Canada
Ontario ,Canada
Posted Date: 05/08/2025
Expires on: 08/30/2025
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Scholarship Description
Announcement of several fully-funded positions at the Master's and PhD for Winter 2026 or Fall 2026, McGill University , Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Research
Plant Biology. Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Cell Biology. Genetics
Our lab focuses on isoflavonoid biosynthesis in forage legumes, including red clover, Trifolium pratense. Red clover is a versatile crop in Québec, used as a source of high-protein feedstock for farm animals, a cover-crop (to reduce erosion), and green manure (enhancing levels of nitrogen and nutrients in the soil).
Our primary research interest is in the lineage-specific chemistry of plants or specialized metabolism. Plants have evolved a diverse library of chemical signals that play roles in their physiology, performance, and interactions, formulated for their ecological niche.
We employ a molecular genetics and biochemistry toolkit to study isoflavonoid biosynthesis in red clover and other relevant species. Our methodology includes metabolic profiling (LC-MS), overlayed with a host of ‘omics data to triage gene candidates. Gene targets involved in the biosynthesis, regulation, and transport of isoflavonoids, are functionally characterized in planta, in vitro, and in heterologous hosts. We are particularly interested in the formation of metabolic complexes that guide carbon flux towards isoflavonoid production.
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