Are you passionate about tackling one of the greatest threats to global health—antimicrobial resistance? The Cox Lab at the University of Guelph is currently offering two fully funded graduate student positions (MSc or PhD) for 2025–2026, with flexible start dates (summer, winter, or fall semesters). This is your chance to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Guelph, Canada
Host Institution(s): University of Guelph, Canada
Funding Amount: Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate Students
Nationality: International Students
Join a World-Class Research Team Studying Drug-Resistant Bacteria
The Cox Lab, part of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli. This high-priority research has global implications, especially as Gram-negative bacteria have proven resistant to many existing treatments due to their complex outer membrane and efflux pump systems.
Graduate students will explore:
- Efflux pump function in E. coli
- Molecular mechanisms driving outer membrane permeability
- Novel cell envelope-associated drug targets
- Chemical leads for next-generation antibiotic therapies
Why Choose the University of Guelph?
Located in Ontario, Canada, the University of Guelph is internationally recognized for its contributions to life sciences, sustainability, and human health. It’s also a welcoming academic community known for its commitment to innovation, equity, and student success.
If you’re looking to build a research career that makes a real impact, this could be your gateway to advanced training, professional growth, and global collaboration.
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Benefits
This research-intensive position offers:
- Full funding: $25K/year for MSc and $30K/year for PhD
- A Graduate Teaching Assistant appointment
- Opportunities for additional scholarships (internal and external)
- A highly collaborative, inclusive lab environment
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates should have:
- A BSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Prior research experience (an asset, but not mandatory)
- A passion for biomedical innovation and global health
The Cox Labstrongly encourages applicants from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Publications to Explore Before Applying
Familiarize yourself with the lab’s impactful research:
- Zhu et al. (2024) – iScience
- Teelucksingh et al. (2022) – Nature Chemical Biology
- Goetz et al. (2022) – Microbiology
- Teelucksingh et al. (2020) – Journal of Bacteriology
These publications form the foundation of the lab’s mission to identify novel drug targets and understand efflux systems in AMR bacteria.
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How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Send the following materials to Dr. G. Cox at gcox@uoguelph.ca:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Contact info for two references
- Official or unofficial transcripts
