Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Postdoc Opportunities in Optimisation in Canada
Postdoc Positions in optimisation in canada
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Universities with open postdoc positions in optimisation in Canada include The University of British Columbia and Dalhousie 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
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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 |
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Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
York University
Canada
Research Interests
Cybersecurity
Internet Of Things
Information Security
Digital Forensics
Intrusion Detection
Cross-Appointed Professor
Queen's University
Canada
Research Interests
Automotive Engineering
Internet Of Things
Satellite Navigation
Inertial Navigation
Vehicular Technology
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Traffic Management
Multimodal Transportation
Vehicular Technology
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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
Scholarships relevant to you
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Fully Funded
Government of CanadaCanadaCloses Usually in September
CanadaCloses Usually in SeptemberThe Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in Canada and abroad, with a strong focus on research excellence, leadership, and institutional fit.
PostDoc
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award
Varies
Government of CanadaCanadaAnnual
CanadaAnnualThe Canada Postdoctoral Research Award supports postdoctoral researchers to undertake advanced research in Canada. It is aimed at highly qualified scholars and typically provides competitive research funding and a stipend.
PostDoc
Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards
Fully Funded
Government of Canada, administered through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research CouncilCanadaVaries by institutional nomination round
CanadaVaries by institutional nomination roundCanada Impact+ Research Training Awards support doctoral and postdoctoral research in Canada in national priority areas. Awards are commonly used by Canadian universities to recruit international or returning Canadian researchers.
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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.