
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open PhD positions in biochemistry in Canada include Polytechnique Montréal, University of Toronto and Metagenom Bio.
Polytechnique Montréal
Canada
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD opportunities are available in Food Residue Valorization within Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal in the lab of Prof. Gabriela Vollet Marson . The project is aimed at students interested in food engineering, chemical engineering, and biochemistry, with a strong emphasis on laboratory work and analytical methods. This is a good fit for applicants who want to work on converting food residues into valuable products and who have hands-on experimental skills....
2 weeks ago
Polytechnique Montréal
Canada
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunity in Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal (Canada), focused on transforming food industry residues into high-value ingredients . This project is well suited to applicants with a background in food engineering , chemical engineering , biochemistry , or related sciences. The post highlights the need for strong laboratory skills and a genuine interest in sustainable food and valorization of food by-products. The position is described as fully funded...
2 weeks ago
Gabor G. Kovacs
University of Toronto
Canada
4 weeks ago
Postdoctoral opportunity in Toronto at the University of Toronto in the area of biochemistry and neurodegenerative diseases . Professor Gabor G. Kovacs is recruiting a motivated postdoctoral fellow or a PhD candidate nearing completion to join his team for a 6–12 month project starting as soon as possible. The project will involve detailed biochemical characterization across a broad range of neurodegenerative diseases, with the chance to learn and apply specialized methods in a collaborative tra...
4 weeks ago
Metagenom Bio
Canada
1 month ago
MetBioCat is sharing an expression of interest for a future PhD Student / Predoctoral Researcher position in a research environment focused on chemistry at the interface with biology . The post highlights a group committed to scientific excellence and cutting-edge research . This is a good fit for candidates interested in chemical biology , interdisciplinary research, and a research group environment where chemistry and biology meet. No formal deadline, funding package, or detailed eligibility c...
1 month ago
Université Laval
Canada
2 months ago
PhD position available in biochemistry / molecular biology at Université Laval in Québec City, Canada, in the ELOWE Lab (Axis of Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, CR-CHU de Québec and Université Laval). The project focuses on ZNF768 , a fast-evolving zinc-finger transcription factor linked to cell cycle progression , genome stability , aneuploidy , and cancer . The successful candidate will investigate how ZNF768 controls G0 exit, proliferation, mitotic regulation, and lung adenocarcinoma biol...
2 months ago
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Nick Eaves
University of Windsor
Canada
6 days ago
Nick Eaves, Associate Professor at the University of Windsor, is recruiting a PhD student for the NanoACE group beginning in May 2027. The project focuses on computational modeling of the gas-phase synthesis of carbon quantum dots, fluorescent carbon nanoparticles used widely in sensing. The student will develop models tracing carbon from molecular precursors through the formation of the first nanoparticles. Research methods will include population balance methods, kinetic Monte Carlo, and molec...
6 days ago
University of Alberta
Top university
Canada
1 month ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in multiscale modeling of glancing-angle deposition (GLAD) thin-film catalysts for hydrogen . The project is jointly associated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and NRC Canada , with supervision by Dr. Wylie Stroberg and Dr. Ken Harris . The research focus is on off-lattice, material-specific simulations of GLAD fabrication, together with experimental validation . Applicants should have an MSc in mechanical engineering, ...
1 month ago
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
1 month ago
Top university
The Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting graduate students for funded MSc and PhD positions in Freshwater Science for Fall 2027 . Research themes include freshwater ecology , climate change , eDNA , invasive species , water security , big data , and machine learning . The positions are based at UBC Vancouver, Canada . Funding is listed as CAD $40,000/year for 4 years for PhD students and CAD $20,000/year for 2 years for MSc students. International students are welcome . ...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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
Concordia University
Canada
Polymer Chemistry
Biochemistry
Lipid Chemistry
Lipid Bilayer
Membrane Biology
University Health Network
Canada
Biostatistics
Pharmacotherapy
Cancer Biology
Ovarian Cancer
Genomic
Has grant
Lecturer
Université de Montréal
Canada
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Neurochemistry
Neuroprotection
Senescence Biology
Has grant
Associate Professor
Western University
Canada
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Mitochondrial Biology
Calcium Signaling
Metabolic Biology
Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Bacterial Genetics
Evolutionary Biology
Experimental Evolution
Full Professor
University of Manitoba
Canada
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Histone Biology
Epigenetic
Dna Methylation

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