I am looking for 2 highly-qualified and motivated PhD students to join my lab

University - Chemical engineering
Match Rate
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Stage
Ph.D
Duration
48 month
Fund
25000 USD
Fee
125 USD
Deadline
Oct 31, 2024
Start
Jan 13, 2025

About the position

I am looking for 2 highly-qualified and motivated PhD students to join the Microalgae Biomanufacturing Lab at the University of Waterloo. Position starts in either Winter or Spring 2025. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or similar. A strong record of previous research experience is required. Interested applicants can email [email protected] with a letter of motivation and their CV with "Prospective PhD Student" in the subject line. Applicants can learn more about our research here: www.valeriewardlab.ca

Exam Requirements

IELTS
Listening
6.5
Reading
6.5
Writing
6.5
Speaking
6.5
Overall
7
TOEFL
Listening
22
Reading
20
Writing
25
Speaking
25
Overall
90

Research Interests

  • Microalgae
  • Bioconversions
  • Bioprocessing
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Isoprenoids

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Candidates must hold a Master's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or similar.
  • A strong record of previous research experience is required
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Professor

Dr. Valerie Ward

Associate Professor
Bio

Valerie Ward is an associate professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on biochemical engineering, industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, microalgae biotechnology, recombinant protein production, and ionic liquids.

  • Location University of Waterloo
  • Education Post Doctoral