JOIN US: Graduate student positions focused on the molecular biology of algae are available for a start in September 2023!
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How to apply: Send me your CV, transcript and a short statement about your scientific  goals and why you would like to join the lab.
​Email: mcvetkov@uottawa.ca



​            Graduate students 
​We are always happy to hear from potential Msc and PhD students. Graduate students typically start in September but other starting times are possible. If you would like to discuss a possible placement in the Cvetkovska Lab, please send me a CV, transcript (unofficial is fine), and a statement about your goals and why you would like to join this lab specifically.
  • You can read about the graduate student program and how to apply at uOttawa here. Currently, Canadian applicants with a >80% CGPA in their last two years will automatically obtain an admission scholarship.
  • I encourage and support graduate students applying for scholarships. These awards not only support your time at uOttawa but also look great on a CV! Some options are listed below, but this is not an exhaustive list and other scholarship opportunities might be available here or elsewhere
Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
Ontario Trillium Scholarship
NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships
FRQNT Quebec Graduate Scholarships (Quebec residents only)
Mitacs Fellowships (Also open to international applicants. Note that if a specific opportunity is not advertised here, it is the candidate responsibility to find an industrial partner) 



​                    Undergraduate students 
We welcome inquiries from motivated undergraduate students looking to gain lab work experience and an introduction on how to preform scientific research. There are several ways you can join the lab as an undergraduate student:
  • BIO4009: Honours Research Project – 4th year students can join the lab and complete a research-intensive project over two semesters (9 credits). If you are interested in joining us, I strongly recommend that you contact me early in the Winter semester. These positions fill up fast!
  • Co-op and work-study placements - We welcome inquires from students requiring work placement experience for their degree programs at uOttawa or other institutions
  • Volunteers – we occasionally have volunteering opportunities for students interested in devoting several hours a week to lab-work 



​Postdoctoral Fellows
We welcome applications from those interested in joining the lab as Postdoctoral Fellows, however internal funding is not always guaranteed.  In your application, please include a CV and cover letter that outlines your current and future interests, as well as why you want to join this lab specifically.  
  • You can learn more about what uOttawa offers to Postdoctoral Researchers here.
  • The best way to secure a postdoctoral position is to apply for external funding. I am happy to support scholarship and fellowship applications; some options are listed below (don't forget to check eligibility) but other opportunities might be available and candidate are encouraged to explore their options
NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
FRQNT Quebec Postdoctoral Scholarships (Quebec residents only)
Fellowships with industrial partners might be available through Mitacs or Ontario Centers of Excellence  (interested applicants should identify a potential industrial partner)
SCAR Fellowship (short term)
EMBO Fellowships (International/European candidates)
Marie Curie Fellowship (International/European candidates)