Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Epigenetics in Canada
Positions in epigenetics in canada
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in epigenetics in Canada include Université de Montréal and University of Lethbridge.
Bernhard Payer
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Université de Montréal
Canada
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Bernhard Payer’s laboratory at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal is recruiting motivated postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and MSc students in Montreal, Canada. The team investigates the intersection of epigenetics and reproduction, with research topics including X-chromosome inactivation, pluripotency, stem cell biology, oogenesis, and stem cell-derived in vitro gametogenesis. These projects are relevant to developmental biology, reproductive biology, and maternal and child he...
Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Medical Science
+3 more
Posted Yesterday
University of Lethbridge
Canada
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Lleida / Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida (IRBLleida) in the group Drosophila models of disease and (epi)genetic analysis . The project focuses on the genetic dissection of metastasis using several colorectal cancer models developed in the lab, with the aim of understanding the cellular processes that drive metastatic spread. The research uses Drosophila models that recapitulate mutations relevant to human colorectal cancer, enabling the study of tumou...
Biology
Gene Expression
Disease Modeling
+7 more
1 month ago
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University of Bremen
Germany
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3 months ago
We are sharing a doctoral researcher opening at the Laboratory of Applied Space Microbiology, based at ZARM, University of Bremen, Germany. The project focuses on developing biotechnologies for Mars and adapting the outcomes to support sustainable development goals on Earth. A central research task is to design and model a photobioreactor that could operate on Mars using Martian resources. This is a multidisciplinary PhD-level opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in biology, engineering, ...
Environmental Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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3 months ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Neurology
Systems Neuroscience
Rna-seq
Neuropathology
Glia
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Oral Pathology
Stem Cell Research
Tissue Repair
Radiation Therapy
Assistant Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Ribosome
Molecular Biology
Quantitative Imaging
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Professor and Canada Research Chair
University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
Canada
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Epigenetic
Aging
Nutrigenomics
Assistant professor
University of Ottawa
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Epigenetic
Synaptic Biology
Molecular Biology
Has grant
Assistant Professor
Simon Fraser University
Canada
Research Interests
Psychiatry
Developmental Neuroscience
Epigenetic
Major Depressive Disorder
Mrna Epigenetics: Charaterization Of A Novel Layer Of Gene Regulation For Essential Brain Functions
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CanadaAnnualThe Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship supports former Globalink interns returning to Canada for graduate study at eligible Canadian universities, with funding for research-based master's or PhD pathways.
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