The University of Guelph has opened applications for a fully funded graduate assistantship for students who want to study Food Science at the master’s level.
The opportunity is offered by the Department of Food Science at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The college is known as one of Canada’s top centres for research in food science, agriculture, and nutrition.
About the Study Opportunity
The Department of Food Science at the Ontario Agricultural College is recognised for its work in food research and innovation.
Students in this programme will study topics related to food systems, food processing, food chemistry, and human nutrition while working with modern research tools and data.
Benefits
Students selected for the assistantship will receive:
- A fully funded MSc program for two years at the University of Guelph
- Access to advanced research data and computational tools
- Training that combines food science, data science, and nutrition
- Opportunities to work with researchers and industry partners in Canada and Switzerland
- Chances to publish research and present at international conferences
Eligibility
To be considered for the graduate assistantship, applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Data Science, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Interest in food systems, agricultural systems, or data modelling
- Knowledge of statistics or machine learning using tools like Python, MATLAB, or R (this is an advantage)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work in a research team with different disciplines
- The required MSc admission average of A- (80%) or above at the University of Guelph
Documents Needed
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- A statement of interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial academic transcripts
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application or enquiries to Dr. Daniel Onwude through this email: [email protected].
