Ben Britton

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 are part of a dynamic research environment focused on the development and application of cutting-edge electron microscopy techniques to address major challenges in clean energy, engineering alloys, transportation, and infrastructure. Project 1 centers on next-generation multimodal electron microscopy, utilizing UBC’s TESCAN TENSOR STEM for advanced imaging and analysis methods such as 4D-STEM, SPED, X-ray mapping, and direct electron detection. Project 2 focuses on advancing 3D electron microscopy using the automated 3D-MARVIN system, building robotic workflows for large-volume, multimodal materials analysis. The group offers a collaborative environment with access to world-leading instrumentation, opportunities for teaching experience, and professional growth. The minimum guaranteed stipend is CAD $32,000 per year for four years, with additional financial support available through various awards and scholarships. Applicants should hold or be nearing completion of 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. The preferred route is direct admission to the PhD program following a Master's degree, though exceptional students may transfer from the Master's program. Interested candidates should contact Professor Ben Britton with a brief inquiry outlining their research interests, academic background, and funding needs, and then proceed with the formal UBC application process. The positions are set to begin in May or September 2026. For more information, visit the group’s website and the UBC graduate admissions pages.

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.