Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Optimisation in Canada
Positions in optimisation in canada
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in optimisation in Canada include The University of British Columbia, Dalhousie University and Concordia University.
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
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1 week ago
Top university
Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity in digital platforms , integrated energy systems , machine learning , optimization , and AI at The University of British Columbia (UBC Point Grey Campus, Vancouver). The position is with Mérida Labs and focuses on digitalization projects built around the UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District , a city-scale testbed integrating renewable energy and hydrogen technologies. The research aims to develop digital platforms that generate novel datasets and models for question...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
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Dalhousie University
Canada
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Fellow and PhD Opportunities in Biomass Valorization & Biorefinery at Dalhousie University (Bioproducts and Bioenergy Research Lab), located at the Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada . This opportunity is for motivated researchers interested in chemical engineering , environmental engineering , biorefinery , biomass valorization , green extraction , bioenergy , and bioproducts . The research program focuses on integrated biorefinery and sustainable biomass valorizatio...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
Concordia University
Canada
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4 months ago
Fully Funded PhD in Energy Management Systems and Battery Management Systems at Concordia University
Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is advertising a fully funded PhD position in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Battery Management Systems (BMS/BMU) for Fall 2026 . The project is associated with Professor Karim Zaghib and focuses on advanced research in lithium-ion battery technologies under extreme low-temperature conditions. The successful PhD student will work on intelligent energy management algorithms for coordinating battery storage , hydrogen fuel cells , solar PV , wi...
Computer Science
Machine Learning
Electrical Engineering
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4 months ago
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Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Supply Chain Management
Health Economics
Logistics Management
Combinatorial Optimization
Purchasing Management
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Social Media Marketing
Multimodal Transportation
Traffic Management
Continuous-time Systems
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Meteorology
Forecasting
Traffic Management
Travel Behavior
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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Canada
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Synoptic Meteorology
Wind Engineering
Atmospheric Dynamics
Adjunct Professor
Polytechnique Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Computational Linguistics
Optimization Algorithm
Meta-heuristic Algorithms
Stochastic Programming
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CanadaAnnualThe Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship supports former Globalink interns returning to Canada for graduate study at eligible Canadian universities, with funding for research-based master's or PhD pathways.
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.