FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITION IN ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAICS AND MICROGRID DESIGN

HOW TO APPLY Please send the following documents in a single PDF file to: volt-age.recruitment@concordia.ca • Cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the position • Academic CV • Academic transcripts • Names and contact information of two referees • One writing sample (e.g., a published journal or conference paper) • Any additional documents that may strengthen your application Email subject: Electrified Transportation – Your Name REQUIREMENTS • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field. • Strong background in photovoltaics, solar energy systems, organic electronics, or semiconductor materials. • Experience with fabrication and characterization of solar cells or thin-film devices (organic PV experience is a strong asset). • Knowledge of PV performance metrics, degradation mechanisms, and environmental testing. • Familiarity with EV energy systems, battery storage, power electronics, or vehicle-integrated energy solutions (asset). • Interest in northern, cold-climate, or remote-community energy challenges, including resilience and infrastructure electrification. • Ability to work with experimental setups, data acquisition, and performance modeling. • Programming or data analysis experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for energy system evaluation. • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work in interdisciplinary and applied research teams.