Derksen Research Group

Qualified applicants with eligibility for external support are welcome to contact dderksen@ucalgary.ca  

                                   

                                    *There are currently no funded positions available*

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We are always looking for new graduate students with an interest for using synthetic organic chemistry to explore biological questions.  

          Potential applicants should include their:

                            - transcripts

                            - a brief resume 

                            - and the contact information for at least two academic references. 

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Competitive students typically have a GPA of at least 3.5 from their Bachelor's degree along with some form of research experience.

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Need some more information? Please contact dderksen@ucalgary.ca

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Need some general information on graduate studies in Chemistry at the University of Calgary? Check out this link! 

 

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Are you interested in organic synthesis and are entering your fourth year of studies at the University of Calgary? You may then be interested in completing an honours or summer project within the Derksen lab!

If this sounds like you, please provide the following when applying:

                            - Transcripts

                            - At least one academic reference

 

Need some more information? Please contact dderksen@ucalgary.ca 

 

To keep in mind: external funding for summer scholarship positions tends to be very competitive and typically requires a GPA above 3.7 to be funded.

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Never hesitate to contact your science advisors for further information on funding and research as an undergraduate. Check out this link!

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