Funded PhD and Postdoc Positions in Chemical and Materials Engineering – Concordia University, Canada

Apply for fully funded PhD and Postdoc positions at Concordia University, Canada in Chemical and Materials Engineering. Focus on hydrogen research and energy solutions for extreme cold environments.

Are you passionate about cutting-edge hydrogen research and sustainable energy? Concordia University in Montreal, Canada is offering fully funded PhD and Postdoc positions for research in chemical and materials engineering focused on autonomous energy networks and technologies for extreme cold environments. This research opportunity is part of a larger initiative to serve remote Northern Quebec communities through the development of clean, resilient, and culturally appropriate energy systems.

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Project Title:

Advancing Autonomous Energy Networks in the North: Research and Development of Technologies for Extreme Cold Environments

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Host Institution:

• University: Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
• Department: Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Faculty: Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
• Supervisor: Professor Michel Laurent Trudeau

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Start Date:

• As soon as possible (Fall 2025) – with the possibility of starting by Fall 2026

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Funding & Duration:

• PhD Fellowship: CAD $35,000 per year for 4 years
• Postdoc Fellowship: CAD $50,000 per year (renewable)

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Research Focus Areas:

• Hydrogen storage & hydrogen embrittlement
• Hydrogen economics & materials characterization
• Nanomaterials & microscopy
• Energy system design for Arctic environments
• Microgrid integration & fuel cell development

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Project Overview:

The project aims to create clean, autonomous energy systems tailored to harsh climates. The key objective is to replace diesel generators in Northern Quebec with renewable energy systems like wind and solar, supplemented by advanced battery and hydrogen storage. The project will also explore electric vehicle integration as backup systems and work closely with Indigenous communities to ensure technologies are appropriate and inclusive.

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Key Research Activities Include:

• Evaluating electrolyzer startup and performance in Arctic temperatures
• Investigating hydrogen storage methods (gas, liquid, solid-state hydrides)
• Characterizing tanks and regulators under –40°C
• Assessing hydrogen embrittlement of materials
• Enhancing water purification via biological oxygen production
• Testing fuel cells for low-temperature performance
• Developing membrane durability under freeze–thaw cycles
• Designing hybrid hydrogen-battery microgrids with wind/solar systems
• Field deployment and technical policy recommendations

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Eligibility:

• PhD applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree
• Postdoc applicants must have a PhD in a related field
• Demonstrated research experience in hydrogen technologies, materials science, or energy systems preferred

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