PhD in Chemistry on BiVO4 Photocatalysts and Nanoscale Nanospectroscopy for Green Hydrogen Université du Québec à Montréal in Canada

PhD opening in Chemistry for a project on BiVO4 photocatalysts and green hydrogen production. The position is co-supervised by Guillaume Goubert at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Mohamed Siaj at Université de Sherbrooke, with the work based in Montreal.

The research combines materials synthesis with advanced nanospectroscopy (TEPL/PET) to identify, at roughly 10 nm resolution, where charges are lost in photoanodes. This is a collaborative, cutting-edge project spanning two laboratories and focused on surface chemistry, photocatalysis, and nanoscale characterization.

The announcement explicitly says that no prior expertise in photocatalysis or spectroscopy is required. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome, making this a strong fit for motivated students with an interest in chemistry, materials science, and sustainable energy research.

Funding is provided for 3 years with a minimum stipend of CAD 21,000/year. The post does not mention a formal deadline, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible by contacting the supervisor.

Keywords: chemistry, photocatalysis, BiVO4, green hydrogen, materials synthesis, nanospectroscopy, TEPL, PET, surface chemistry, photoanodes.