M.Sc. graduate student opportunity in Plant Science at the University of Saskatchewan: Improving productivity and resilience of cropping systems on the Canadian Prairies
Timeline: A start date of Jan 2026, with expected completion before March 2028.
Project summary: This M.Sc. opportunity is part of a large-scale, collaborative research initiative focused on the productivity and resilience of cropping systems in the Canadian Prairies. The project supports the advancement of climate-resilient agriculture through integrated, systems-based research. This research will evaluate contrasting cropping systems across major Prairie ecozones using a set of comprehensive indicators, including productivity, resource use efficiency, soil health, plant health (disease and weed pressure), carbon footprint, profitability, and resilience. The goal is to identify the most promising cropping systems tailored to Prairie conditions. This project builds on the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster, initiated in 2018, with field research activities conducted at seven sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
The focus of this M.Sc. project is to evaluate crop responses to biotic and/or abiotic stresses as part of the broader resilience assessment. Greenhouse trials may also be conducted to address research objectives. The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Maryse Bourgault, WGRF Research Chair in Integrated Agronomy at the University of Saskatchewan, and Dr. Kui Liu, Research Scientist at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre, AAFC. Coursework will be completed at the University of Saskatchewan. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary team while gaining hands-on experience in agronomic research, data analysis, and scientific communication.
Annual stipend: An annual stipend of $30,000 is guaranteed for a minimum of two years with satisfactory progress in the graduate program.
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University of Guelph: Assistant Professor – Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management
The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph. The anticipated start date for this appointment is a mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.
Position Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Agronomy or closely related field.
- Commitment to high-quality teaching at the diploma level and mentoring graduate students.
- Practical experience in pest management, agronomy, or related field crop production.
- Potential to establish and lead an independent, externally-funded research program.
- Experience or interest in building partnerships with the agricultural sector to bridge research, education, and on-farm needs.
- Commitment to connecting teaching with real-world agriculture – leveraging practical on-farm knowledge, industry partnerships, and grower collaborations to enhance student learning and develop practical solutions.
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