Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Renewable Energy Systems in Canada
Positions in renewable energy systems in canada
2 positions foundnewest posted
The open positions in renewable energy systems in Canada listed here are at The University of British Columbia.
Yankai Cao
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The University of British Columbia
Canada
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1 week ago
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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 da...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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1 week ago
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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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Mila
Canada
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2 weeks ago
Mila’s annual supervision request process is open for MSc and PhD applications for Fall 2027 admission . This opportunity is centered on deep learning , artificial intelligence , and machine learning research within the Mila community in Canada. The post encourages prospective students to apply to join Mila’s research environment and follow the supervision request guidelines. Important note: Yoshua Bengio states that he will not be taking on new students for supervision this cycle, so this is a ...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Deep Learning
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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
University of Toronto
Canada
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2 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Toronto in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with research connected to AI for ecology, biodiversity, conservation, and imageomics . The post announces a PhD position for next year and references the University of Toronto’s President’s Impact Scholarship Program , suggesting scholarship-backed doctoral study. The opportunity is associated with the University of Toronto Engineering / Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Research themes: artificia...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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2 weeks ago
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
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University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
Microgrid Technology
Distributed Energy
Power Transmission
Professor
Concordia University
Canada
Research Interests
Control System
Artificial Intelligence
Fault Tolerant Control
Multi-agent System
Distributed Algorithms
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Power System
Control System
Electrical Engineering
Designing Next-generation Electric Power Systems For Electrified Aircraft Propulsion
Power Electronic
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Simon Fraser University - Surrey
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Organic Photovoltaics
Perovskite Physics
Photoelectrocatalysis
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Control System
Microgrid Technology
Power Transmission
High Voltage Engineering
Professor
Queen's University
Canada
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Fluid Mechanics
Discrete-time Systems
State Estimation
Robust Control
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Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship
Partially Funded
MitacsCanadaAnnual
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.
Master
PhD
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
Fully Funded
MitacsCanadaCloses Usually in September
CanadaCloses Usually in SeptemberMitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive international summer research programme in Canada for undergraduate students from eligible countries, pairing them with faculty supervisors at Canadian universities.
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Ontario Trillium Scholarship
Fully Funded
Government of OntarioCanadaAnnual
CanadaAnnualThe Ontario Trillium Scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing doctoral studies at eligible universities in Ontario, Canada.
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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.