PhD Opportunity in Bioactive Compounds Production from Agri-Food Residues Université Laval in Canada

PhD opportunity at Université Laval in the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences / Centre STELA, working on bioactive compounds production from agri-food residues as a renewable feedstock.

The project focuses on bioprocess development for the low-temperature production of bioactive compounds and food additives from renewable raw materials. Research topics include optimizing production at bench/pilot scale, analyzing metabolic pathway changes in the selected microorganism, and studying the bioactive properties of the compounds.

This opportunity is well suited to candidates interested in food science, biotechnology, chemical engineering, agriculture, and applied research with tangible benefits for the agri-food sector and waste/resource recovery.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in food science, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or a related field; strong interest in applied research and technology development; knowledge of bioprocess development; good communication and teamwork skills; English proficiency required, with basic French considered an advantage.

Funding / appointment: full-time (100%) PhD position for three years. The post does not specify stipend or tuition details in the text provided.

Supervisor: Dr. Carlos S. Osorio-Gonzalez, Assistant Professor at Université Laval.

Application deadline: June 1, 2026. The selected candidate is expected to start in Fall 2026 or according to availability.

How to apply: email a CV, transcripts, and a one-page statement of research interests to the supervisor. The post also points applicants to the full job description and requirements for more details.