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

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal is offering fully funded PhD positions focused on ultra-high energy density and fast charging lithium rechargeable batteries. These positions are part of the Volt-Age research initiative at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge energy storage technologies.

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Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Nanotechnology, or a related field
• Experience with electrochemical testing techniques (CV, EIS, GITT, galvanostatic cycling)
• Knowledge of thermal and safety analysis methods (TGA-DSC, ARC, MCC, DEMS)
• Hands-on experience with coin cell or pouch cell fabrication and controlled environment testing
• Familiarity with solid-state electrolytes and lithium metal batteries
• Proficiency in materials characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman spectroscopy)
• Experience with nanomaterials or interfacial coatings for energy storage applications
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills for multidisciplinary research
• Excellent communication skills for independent and team work

Asset: Familiarity with gas emission analysis, battery modeling, or glovebox/environmental chamber operation.

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What’s Offered

• Fully funded PhD positions with competitive stipend and research-related travel funding
• Hands-on battery fabrication, advanced characterization, and safety evaluation training
• Collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners on electric vehicle, grid storage, and clean energy projects
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities for material synthesis and testing
• Opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
• Participation in Concordia’s vibrant research ecosystem recognized for innovation in sustainability, energy, and materials science

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How to Apply

Send the following documents in a single PDF to: volt-age.recruitment@concordia.ca

• Letter of intent aligned with the project and professor’s research domain
• Academic CV
• Transcripts
• Names and contact details of 3 referees
• Publications (if any)
• Any other supporting documents

Subject line: Batteries_Your Name

Deadline: Rolling review; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For inquiries, contact: Alisa Makusheva – alisa.makusheva@concordia.ca

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