PhD Student Opportunity - Advanced in situ Characterization of CO2R Electrodes
Overview:
- Co-supervised research projects by the Bazylak group (University of Toronto) and the Higgins group (McMaster University).
- Collaboration with industry, academic, and government partners in electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies.
Research Focus:
- Application of electrochemistry principles and advanced in situ characterization.
- Development of clean energy technologies to minimize carbon footprint.
- Instrumental role in advanced in situ/operando spectroscopy, tomography, and spectro-microscopy for understanding electrochemical CO2 conversion processes.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related science or engineering field.
- Strong motivation to address global sustainability challenges.
- Analytical skills, critical thinking, and creativity.
- Team player fostering collaboration across academic institutions.
- Independent problem-solving ability and industriousness.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in experimental electrochemistry and technologies.
- Capability to work safely in a laboratory environment.
- Willingness to split work tasks between McMaster University and the University of Toronto.
Desirable Experience:
- Materials characterization, including X-ray spectroscopy.
- Synchrotron-based measurements.
- Wet chemical laboratory work.
- Design, assembly, and use of experimental apparatuses.
- Contribution to peer-reviewed publications.
What You Can Expect:
- Training in experimental research related to advanced characterization techniques.
- Integration of techniques for CO2 conversion technologies.
- Opportunities for collaboration in a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Networking with leading academic, industrial, and government researchers.
Start Date:
- Flexible, based on applicant availability and potential visa processing times.
Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, CV, and names of up to three referees to higgid2@mcmaster.ca.
- Subject line: 'PhD - Advanced Characterization'.
- Review of applications ongoing; selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Fields can apply:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Other related science or engineering fields
*Note: Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.*
