Funded MSc and PhD Opportunities in Marine Renewable Energy Systems at the University of Victoria University of Victoria in Canada

Funded MSc and PhD opportunities in Marine Renewable Energy Systems are available at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, through the Institute of Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic).

These openings are for a 4-year PhD and a 2-year MSc in a research program focused on marine renewable energy systems, especially wave energy, ocean energy technologies, and integrated sustainable energy solutions. The work is supervised by Dr. Bryson Robertson in Mechanical Engineering / IESVic.

Research topics mentioned include geographical and economic analysis of wave energy sources, design and development of wave energy conversion systems, cargo and self-docking systems for unmanned marine vehicles, real-time hybrid modeling of ocean and renewable energy technologies, and solutions that support communities and energy grids.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field connected to renewable energy and marine systems. The post also highlights the need for strong writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to contribute to a multidisciplinary research team. Experience in renewable energy systems, ocean and wave engineering, mobile mechanical systems, numerical modeling, and computer simulation is preferred.

Funding is described as a competitive graduate student salary of up to CAD 28,000 per year, plus health and dental insurance, professional development, access to advanced laboratories and research facilities, and support for conference travel and publication costs.

To apply, candidates should send a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. Optional research or writing samples may also be included. Applications should be emailed directly to Dr. Bryson Robertson at [email protected]. The post states that applications are open until positions are filled.