Prospective Students & Researchers
We are always looking for motivated students and researchers to join the Translational Livestock Microbiome Research (TLMR) Lab.
Graduate Students
MSc & PhD
We accept graduate students through the Department of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba. Candidates should have a strong background in:
- Molecular Microbiology or Animal Science
- Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics (asset)
To apply: Email Dr. Derakhshani with your CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests.
Undergraduate Students
Summer research & honours theses
We offer opportunities for undergraduate summer research awards (USRA) and honours thesis projects. This is a great way to gain hands-on experience in:
- Standard molecular biology techniques
- Next-generation sequencing technologies
- Anaerobic culturing
- Basic bioinformatics pipelines
To apply: Email Dr. Derakhshani with your CV and unofficial transcripts.
Postdoctoral Fellows
Funding dependent
Postdoctoral positions are dependent on current funding. If you have a strong publication record in microbiome science and wish to apply for external fellowships (e.g., NSERC, Mitacs), we are happy to support your application.
To enquire: Email Dr. Derakhshani with your CV and a short summary of your research interests and fellowship plans.
Ready to apply?
Send your materials to Dr. Hooman Derakhshani. Please include the position you are interested in within the subject line.
