Project description
Profs Thomas Sanderson and Cathy Vaillancourt are looking for 2 master’s students at Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre. The proposed projects aims to study the effects of environmental concentrations of volatile organic compounds and trace elements on key endocrine processes in fetal development. These projects are part of the EXPERIVA – Exposures in the Peace River Valley study on gestational exposure to contaminants from hydraulic fracturing in northeast British Columbia and the potential for endocrine disruption of these chemical compounds.
Research fields
- Toxicology
- Physiology
- Development
- Cellular and molecular biology
Research advisor
Co-supervisor: Cathy Vaillancourt, professor
Co-supervisor: Thomas Sanderson, professor
Starting date
Fall 2020 or Winter 2021
Program of study
Master’s degree in applied microbiology
Financial support
Our Research University offers many scholarship programs. Every student-researcher benefits from a research stipend during their higher education studies (17 220$ per year).
Profile
- BSc degree (minimum GPA of 3 / 4.3) in biology, pharmacology, biochemistry or physiology or any relevant filled.
- French and English speaking is a plus.
Location
Armand Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre
531, boulevard des Prairies
Laval, Québec G3X 1S2
Canada
How to apply
Interested canidates must submit their application to Cathy Vaillancourt (cathy.vaillancourt@iaf.inrs.ca), Thomas Sanderson (thomas.sanderson@iaf.inrs.ca) and Élyse Caron-Beaudoin (elyse.caron-beaudoin@umontreal.ca) by using the online form. The application must include:
- Complete CV
- Motivation letter statig their research interests and career goals
- Name and contact information at least one reference
Questions
Élyse Caron-Beaudoin
Email: elyse.caron-beaudoin@umontreal.ca
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