Master’s project in weed science
McGill University x Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Palmer amaranth in Canada: Competitiveness and early detection
The Nguyen lab is seeking a student interested in a Master’s project on 1) the evaluation of competition between Amaranthus palmeri and Amaranthus tuberculatus; and 2) the advancement of methodologies for detecting the invasive Palmer amaranth and existing waterhemp pollen using environmental DNA analysis for early detection.
Supervision: Prof Huong Nguyen
Start date: January or May, 2026
Location: St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Montreal
Scholarship: $20,000/year for 2 years
Application deadline: September 1, 2025
For more information, consult the posting.