Ben Britton
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Advanced Electron Microscopy and Materials Engineering at University of British Columbia University of British Columbia in Canada
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
These are fully funded PhD positions with a minimum guaranteed stipend of CAD $32,000 per year for 4 years (GRA-funded). Additional financial support may be available through GSI, PAEI, and the International Tuition Award, depending on eligibility. There are also opportunities to seek further funding via CGRS-D and other awards. Tuition coverage is implied but not explicitly stated.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Canada
University
The University of British Columbia
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About this position
The Experimental Micromechanics & Characterization Group at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, is offering two fully funded PhD positions in advanced electron microscopy for materials engineering. These positions, starting in May or September 2026, focus on cutting-edge research at the intersection of electron microscopy and materials innovation. Project 1 involves exploring next-generation multimodal electron microscopy using UBC’s TESCAN TENSOR STEM, with applications in clean energy and engineering alloys. Project 2 centers on advancing 3D electron microscopy with the automated 3D-MARVIN system, developing robotic workflows for large-volume, multimodal materials analysis, and providing new insights into advanced alloys for transportation and infrastructure.
The group offers a dynamic, collaborative research environment with access to world-leading instrumentation, opportunities for teaching and professional growth, and support for further funding applications. The minimum guaranteed stipend is CAD $32,000 per year for four years, with additional financial support available depending on eligibility. Applicants should have or be close to completing a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related field, demonstrate a passion for innovation and advanced instrumentation, and be interested in pushing the boundaries of materials analysis.
Prospective students should contact Professor Ben Britton with a brief inquiry outlining their research interests, academic background, and funding situation, and then proceed with the formal UBC application process. For more information, visit the Department of Materials Graduate Website and UBC’s Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
Funding details
These are fully funded PhD positions with a minimum guaranteed stipend of CAD $32,000 per year for 4 years (GRA-funded). Additional financial support may be available through GSI, PAEI, and the International Tuition Award, depending on eligibility. There are also opportunities to seek further funding via CGRS-D and other awards. Tuition coverage is implied but not explicitly stated.
What's required
Applicants should hold or be close to completing a Master's degree in Materials Engineering or a related field. A strong passion for innovation and advanced instrumentation is required, as well as an interest in pushing the boundaries of materials analysis. Students with a research track record may be admitted via the Master's program and transferred to the PhD after one year, though direct admission following a Master's is preferred. Applicants should provide a clear explanation of their research interests, a summary of academic background, and information about funding needs or sources.
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Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Micromechanics
Solid State Physics
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