Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Synthetic Biology in Canada
Positions in synthetic biology in canada
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The open positions in synthetic biology in Canada listed here are at The University of British Columbia.
Joel Finbloom
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The University of British Columbia
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Joel Finbloom’s lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on probiotic delivery. The project sits at the interface of bioengineering, materials science, microbiology, synthetic biology, and molecular microbiology . Applicants should hold a PhD in microbiology, bioengineering, or a related field and possess relevant skills in synthetic biology and molecular microbiology. To apply, email a single PDF containing a cover letter of no more than two...
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
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The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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5 days ago
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The Finbloom Lab in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a CIHR-funded project on the development and delivery of bacterial therapeutics. The research combines bacterial synthetic biology, genome engineering, strain development, biomaterial engineering, nanotechnology, drug delivery, microbiology, and molecular biology. The postdoctoral researcher will engineer therapeutic bacter...
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
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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 |
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Scholarships relevant to you
Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship
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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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Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.