Ph.D Positions in Biomanufacturing

Description

Several PhD projects are available within the research teams of Professors Bruno Gaillet (https://www.fsg.ulaval.ca/corps-professoral/bruno-gaillet) and Alain Garnier (https://www.fsg.ulaval.ca/corps-professoral/alain-garnier) of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Laval University. These biomanufacturing-focused projects are supported by the Eastern Canada Pandemic Preparedness Hub (https://ecapph.openum.ca/en/), which includes several government and industry partners such as the National Research Council of Canada (https://nrc.canada.ca/en/researchdevelopment) and the companies Feldan Therapeutics (https://www.feldan.com/) and Ivano Biosciences (https://ivanobioscience.com/).

Specifically, these projects focus on improving the manufacturing processes of biotherapeutics and vaccines by:
- Genetic engineering of bacteria and animal cells;
- Engineering bacterial and animal cell cultures;
- Developing new processes for purification and formulation of biomolecules.

Funding of $35,000/year (for 3 years) is offered to students enrolled in a PhD program in chemical engineering at Laval University, provided they commit to completing the entire STAIR biomanufacturing training program.

Candidates must have experience in bioprocessing, molecular biology, virology and cell culture. Other experience will be considered. They must also have good organizational and communication skills in French or English, as well as a good work ethic. Applicants must have a Master's degree in science or engineering, such as biochemistry, microbiology, or chemical engineering.

Interested candidates should contact Professor Bruno Gaillet by email (bruno.gaillet@gch.ulaval.ca) and send him a cover letter, curriculum vitae and transcript.

Research Field

- Biotechnology
- Genetic engineering of bacteria and animal cells
- Engineering bacterial and animal cell cultures
- Developing new processes for purification and formulation of biomolecules

Research Supervisor

Bruno Gaillet

Research Environment

Chemical Engineering Dpeartment

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Chemical Engineering

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$35000 per year for 3 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Chemical Engineering

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Application Deadline

December 27, 2024

Find Out More

Bruno Gaillet
Directeur de département
Département de génie chimique
bruno.gaillet@gch.ulaval.ca