
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open PhD positions in electrochemistry in Canada include Concordia University, Queen's University and Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
Concordia University
Canada
3 weeks ago
#PhD position in Advanced Characterization for Next-Generation Batteries at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. The project is in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering and focuses on battery materials and interfaces, using X-ray spectroscopy to study changes during battery operation. The student will work with Prof. Sixu Deng and contribute to advanced battery characterization research. Research themes include in-situ experimental setups for battery research using the EasyXAFS...
3 weeks ago
Hoang Dang
Queen's University
Canada
1 month ago
Hoang Dang, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, is recruiting a PhD student for the Recharge Lab in Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. The research focus is on batteries, energy storage materials, and electrochemistry. This is a strong fit for students interested in sustainable energy, electrochemical systems, and advanced materials for next-generation storage technologies. The post is a direct first-person recruitment message from the lab owner, so this is an...
1 month ago
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Canada
1 month ago
PHD SCHOLARSHIP in hydrogen, digital twins, and real-time simulation at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) , in collaboration with the Hydrogen Research Institute (IRH) and OPAL-RT Technologies . The project is titled Real-Time Multiphysics Modeling of PEM Systems for an Agricultural Microgrid Digital Twin . Research topics include multiphysics modeling of PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers, real-time simulation , digital twins , hydrogen energy systems, energy-exchange modeling, model r...
1 month ago
Concordia University
Canada
1 month ago
PhD position available at Concordia University , Gina Cody School of Engineering, Montreal, Canada, in the group of Prof. Sixu Deng (Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering). The project is titled Advanced Characterization for Next-Generation Batteries and focuses on in-situ experimental setups for battery research using the EasyXAFS instrument , plus X-ray spectroscopy to study battery material and interface changes during operation. Research keywords: battery research, materials characteri...
1 month ago
Dalhousie University
Canada
1 month ago
Wu Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada is recruiting PhD and MSc/Master's students for research on biodegradable thread-based materials for soft transient electronics . The opportunity sits at the intersection of materials science , biomedical engineering , bioelectronics , microfluidics , biosensors , electrochemistry , and analytical chemistry . The post specifically welcomes applicants with experience in these areas or related fields. Interested candidates should email yunyun.w...
1 month ago
University of Alberta
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Canada
1 month ago
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PhD opportunity at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in multiscale modeling of glancing-angle deposition (GLAD) thin-film catalysts for hydrogen . The project is jointly associated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and NRC Canada , with supervision by Dr. Wylie Stroberg and Dr. Ken Harris . The research focus is on off-lattice, material-specific simulations of GLAD fabrication, together with experimental validation . Applicants should have an MSc in mechanical engineering, ...
1 month ago
Sixu Deng
Concordia University
Canada
1 month ago
Sixu Deng, Assistant Professor at Concordia University, is advertising a PhD opening in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. The project centers on developing in-situ experimental setups using EasyXAFS to investigate how battery materials and interfaces evolve during operation. This is a strong fit for students interested in materials science , chemical engineering , physics , electrochemistry , and X-ray/synchrotron techniques . Preferred background includes experience with X-r...
1 month ago
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Kiana Amini
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The University of British Columbia
Canada
1 month ago
Top university
Two funded postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Kiana Amini , Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (Canada). The openings are in electrochemical energy storage and focus on two research directions: • Postdoctoral Fellow 1: Redox-Active Materials — design, synthesis, and functionalization of redox-active materials. The ideal background includes materials chemistry , synthetic chemistry , and experience with organic and/or inorganic/coordination chemistry , espec...
1 month ago
Queen's University
Canada
3 weeks ago
#PhD opportunity in Batteries and Energy Storage at the Recharge Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. The project is with Professor Hoang Dang and focuses on aqueous flow batteries, advanced electrode materials, and electrochemical characterization. The research direction can be developed around the candidate's background and interests, making it a strong fit for applicants with interests in battery science, energy storage, chemical engineering, material...
3 weeks ago
Concordia University
Canada
4 months ago
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...
4 months ago
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | |
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![]() 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
Laval University
Canada
Biochemical Engineering
Food Science
Electrochemistry
Membrane Technology
Electrodialysis
Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Metal Chemistry
High-temperature Oxidation
Electrocatalysis
Assistant Professor
University of Victoria
Canada
Materials Chemistry
Petrochemical Engineering
Electrochemistry
Membrane Technology
Ion Transport
Associate Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Metal-air Battery
Energy Storage
Professor
University of Waterloo
Canada
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Lithium-ion Batteries
Professor
University of Calgary
Canada
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Ionic Conductivity
Energy Storage

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