Yang Zhao

Western University is offering an urgent two-year postdoctoral fellowship position led by Yang Zhao, Associate Professor at Western University. The opportunity is presented as a fellowship rather than a regular postdoctoral position. The post is intended for candidates who are currently outside Canada and already have an eligible pathway to work immediately in Canada before December 31, 2026. Eligible pathways identified in the announcement include Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, an open work permit, or a port-of-entry work permit. The announcement does not specify a research discipline, project topic, laboratory, or research group. Interested candidates should first verify that they satisfy the fellowship’s work-eligibility conditions before contacting the supervisor.

Western University is advertising a postdoctoral position in polymer-based solid-state batteries . The project is a collaborative effort with industry partner PolyAnalytik Inc. and is led by Yang Zhao , Associate Professor at Western University. The research focus includes polymer solid-electrolyte design , interfaces for polymer-based solid-state batteries , and advanced characterization for polymers and batteries . This opportunity is well suited to candidates with a strong publication record and/or substantial hands-on experience in these areas. The appointment is for one year with a possible extension for another year . The post is intended to start immediately . No deadline is stated in the post. To apply, interested candidates should email Yang Zhao at [email protected] with a CV and the contact information for three references .