Université Laval in Québec City, Canada, is seeking outstanding international candidates for PhD and postdoctoral positions in the lab of Associate Professor Edel Pérez-López, Canada Research Chair in Insect Vectors Invasions and Emergent Plant Diseases. The research focuses on sustainable plant health, insect vectors, microbiomes, effector biology, and the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture. This opportunity is part of the prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a tri-agency initiative (CIHR–NSERC–SSHRC) designed to attract top international research talent to Canada. The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards will provide 600 doctoral scholarships and 400 postdoctoral research awards, supporting research in eight priority areas, including advanced digital technologies (AI), health and biotechnology, clean technology, environment and climate resilience, food and water security, and more. Doctoral scholarships are valued at $40,000 per year for three years, and postdoctoral awards at $70,000 per year for two years, offering fully funded support for successful candidates. Applicants should have a strong background in relevant fields such as plant health, molecular ecology, entomology, microbiology, or computer science (AI for agriculture). Candidates must be ambitious, collaborative, and excited to work in a dynamic research environment at Université Laval. Eligibility for the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards is required, and only those who meet the criteria will be considered. To apply, interested candidates should email their CV and a brief description of their research interests to [email protected]. More information about the program and eligibility can be found at the provided links. The first wave of nominations will be submitted in early 2026, with initial results announced by April 1, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading research group and contribute to innovative research in sustainable agriculture and plant health.