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The Microbial Adaptation & Evolution Lab at Brandon University is always looking for curious, motivated students interested in microbial ecology, experimental evolution, plant-microbiome interactions, and bioinformatics.

Prospective Graduate Students (M.Sc.)

We welcome inquiries from prospective M.Sc. students through the Master of Science (Environmental & Life Sciences) program at Brandon University. If you are interested in joining the lab, please email Dr. Javad Sadeghi (sadeghij@brandonu.ca) with:

  • A brief cover letter describing your research interests, career goals, and why our lab is a good fit
  • Your CV / resume
  • Unofficial academic transcripts

Undergraduate Students (Honours Thesis, NSERC USRA, & Directed Studies)

Undergraduate students at Brandon University interested in gaining hands-on experience in molecular microbiology, synthetic microbial communities, or bioinformatics (R, Python, metagenomics) through an Honours thesis, NSERC USRA, or directed research project are encouraged to reach out by email with a brief note about their interests and an unofficial transcript.