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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI-Enabled Innovation for Vanadium Flow Batteries University of British Columbia in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Funded postdoctoral research project. Salary is CAD $70,000 per year plus approximately 20% in benefits. External postdoctoral awards or fellowships (e.g., NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship) may receive an additional top-up.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Canada
University
The University of British Columbia

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, in the SOLID Lab led by Prof. Yankai Cao.
The project is focused on AI-enabled innovation for vanadium flow batteries (VFBs), combining machine learning, battery degradation prediction, physics-informed and hybrid modelling, time-series analysis, transformer architectures, explainable AI, active learning, and multi-objective optimization.
The research will use large-scale industrial battery datasets together with laboratory and simulated data to understand degradation behaviour, improve operating strategies, and accelerate discovery of next-generation electrolyte and membrane materials.
Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong Python programming skills are expected; PyTorch, TensorFlow, scientific computing, and large-scale data processing are valued. Experience in batteries or electrochemistry is desirable.
This is a funded postdoctoral position with a salary of CAD $70,000 per year plus about 20% benefits. External awards or fellowships such as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship may receive an additional top-up.
To apply, email Prof. Yankai Cao with a CV, cover letter, and 2–3 references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2027.
Funding details
Funded postdoctoral research project. Salary is CAD $70,000 per year plus approximately 20% in benefits. External postdoctoral awards or fellowships (e.g., NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship) may receive an additional top-up.
What's required
Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong candidates will have experience in machine learning and deep learning, time-series modelling, physics-informed or hybrid modelling, optimization and active learning, battery modelling and battery degradation, computational materials discovery, or large-scale industrial data analytics. Strong programming skills in Python are expected; experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, scientific computing, or large-scale data processing is an asset. A strong publication record, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to conduct independent interdisciplinary research are required. Prior experience in batteries or electrochemistry is desirable.
How to apply
Email Prof. Yankai Cao with a CV, a brief cover letter describing your research background and interest, and contact information for 2–3 references. Use the subject line “Postdoctoral Application – AI for Vanadium Flow Batteries.” Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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