The food microbiology program at the Summerland Research and Development Centre is led by Dr. Karen Fong and conducts research to ensure the safety and security of the Canadian food supply. The Summerland Research and Development Centre is one of 20 research centres in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s national network. Established in 1914, it is in the heart of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia and contains a food processing facility, a control level II laboratory and a full microscopy suite.
The student will conduct research on Salmonella bacteriophages, with the aim of identifying bacteriophages that utilize specific protein receptors on the cell surface of Salmonella for infection.
The student must be currently enrolled/or willing to enrol in an MSc program at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Food Science.
Closing date: 6 April 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time
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