Concordia University PhD in Chemical and Materials Engineering 2026

This project advances sodium-ion batteries as a safer, low-cost, and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology. It addresses technical, environmental, and social barriers through four focus areas: enhancing cell performance, optimizing pack design, developing scalable recycling methods, and assessing sustainability using circularity and equity frameworks. Led by a multidisciplinary team, the project aims to support policymakers, industry, and communities in adopting sodium-ion batteries as a clean, resilient, and equitable energy storage solution for Canada’s electrification and decarbonization goals.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 15, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorConcordia University
• City to studyQuebec
• School to studyConcordia University
• Course to studyChemical Engineering , Materials
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 35K CAD per year for 4 years 
• Fully funded PhD positions with a competitive annual stipend and additional funding for conference travel, publishing, and industry collaboration 
• The opportunity to work on a nationally significant project focused on developing scalable, low-impact recycling processes for sodium-ion batteries 
• Hands-on training in advanced electrochemical methods, hydrometallurgical processes, and continuous flow electrochemical systems 
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for electrochemical testing, materials characterization (ICP, SEM, XRD, XPS), and pilot-scale experiments 
• A unique chance to contribute to the development of cleaner, safer, and circular battery technologies for Canada’s electrification goals 
• Structured mentorship from Professor Goulet and his team, with opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and present at top international conferences 
• A dynamic and supportive research environment at Concordia University in Montreal, a recognized leader in electrochemical research and sustainability innovation 

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, electrochemistry, or a closely related field 
• Experience with electrochemical processes, metal recovery, or hydrometallurgy 
• Strong hands-on skills in laboratory electrochemistry or materials processing 
• Proficiency in tools such as potentiostats, chemical reactors, and analytical techniques (ICP, XRD, SEM, etc.) 
• Demonstrated experimental experience with electrochemical flow cells (fuel cells, flow batteries, electrosynthesis reactors, etc) or with metal ion batteries is a strong asset 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with interdisciplinary teams and industry partners 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please combine the following documents into a single PDF file. 

• Letter of intent strongly aligned with the project and the research domain of the professor  
• Academic CV 
• Transcripts 
• Names and contact information of 3 referees 
• Publications if any 
• Any other documents that might benefit your file 

If you are already in Canada, or if you’re a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, please highlight this in your communications. 

Send your PDF file to [email protected] with the subject Sodium-ion batteries_Your name.

For more details, visit Concordia University Scholarship webpage