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Be a part of dry bean breeding & computational biology at the University of Guelph.

Opportunities to Collaborate

We are passionate about advancing dry bean breeding research and welcome talented individuals and partners to join our mission. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, there’s a place for you in our interdisciplinary team at the Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab.

Graduate Student Positions (MSc/PhD)

Join our vibrant lab to pursue cutting-edge research in genomics, phenomics, and computational breeding.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Contribute to innovative projects and develop advanced tools for dry bean improvement.

Research Collaborations

Partner with us to explore dry bean breeding and computational biology.

Interested? Email with your CV and a brief statement of your interests. While there are no specific openings at this moment, we are always seeking exceptional students, scientists, and collaborators to join our dynamic team.

Any questions regarding the Breeding Program? Email Lyndsay Schram () or for any inquiries regarding the breeding program.

Previous Openings

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Dry Bean Breeding

Department: Plant Agriculture, Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), University of Guelph
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 CAD per year plus benefits (negotiable)

Our interdisciplinary team sought a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to accelerate dry bean breeding using multi-omics and novel computational tools. Responsibilities included:

  • Analyzing large, complex datasets and developing improved analytical solutions.
  • Collaborating with experts in bioinformatics, plant physiology, and breeding.
  • Fine-tuning large language models (e.g., GPT, BERT) for data interpretation.
  • Conducting indoor/outdoor experiments in phenomics, genomics, and transcriptomics.
  • Publishing research papers and presenting at conferences.
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Master’s Graduate Research Assistantship in Genomics/Phenomics-Assisted Dry Bean Breeding

Department: Plant Agriculture, Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), University of Guelph
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Start Date: Winter/Spring 2025
Positions: 2

This assistantship focused on combating anthracnose, a fungal disease threatening Ontario’s dry bean industry. Key objectives included:

  • Investigating the emergence of new anthracnose races or persistence of race 73.
  • Developing phenomics and genomics markers for resistance screening.
  • Using spectral imaging for rapid, high-throughput screening in early growth stages.
  • Enhancing dry bean resilience with molecular markers.
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