Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design and evaluate electrified powertrains, including combinations of multi-stack fuel cells with batteries, fuel cells with supercapacitors, and the integration of fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors.

• Create real-time energy management systems.

• Analyze hybrid powertrains in comparison to alternative electrified powertrains.

• Execute the Ph.D. research project at the Hydrogen Research Institute of UQTR, under the guidance of Prof. Sousso Kelouwani, along with a co-supervisor.

• Work collaboratively within a team comprising three Ph.D. candidates and one post-doctoral researcher.

• Engage in research focused on minimizing the carbon footprint of airships while ensuring optimal performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related discipline.

• Proficient in optimization, power distribution, control theory, and machine learning.

• Previous experience in energy management design for hybrid vehicles is advantageous.

• Strong familiarity with MATLAB and Python programming languages.

• Knowledgeable in electrical instrumentation, microcontrollers, DC-DC converters, and National Instruments systems such as CompactDAQ (cDAQ) and CompactRIO (cRIO).

• Motivated, self-sufficient, energetic, and innovative.

• Exceptional skills in teamwork and communication.

• Required application materials include a motivation letter, CV detailing publications, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if shortlisted), and a sample of technical writing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully funded Ph.D. project.

• Financial assistance of 21,000 CAD per year.

• Option for remote work.