MASc & PhD Research Opportunities in Power Electronics and Energy Systems | Concordia University | Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Concordia University – Power Electronics and Energy Research (PEER) Group
Job Description
Job Title: MASc & PhD Research Opportunities in Power Electronics and Energy Systems | Concordia University | Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recruiting Company: Concordia University – Power Electronics and Energy Research (PEER) Group
Job Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Job Type: Full-Time | Graduate Research Position (MASc & PhD)
- Supervisor: Dr. Pedro F. da Costa Gonçalves, Assistant Professor, Concordia University
- Research Group: Power Electronics and Energy Research (PEER) Group
- Intake Period: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027
- Available Positions: MASc and PhD Studentships
- Funding Available: Up to 2 years (MASc) and up to 4 years (PhD)
- Scholarship Requirement: Academic average above 82% for full scholarship package consideration
- Additional Funding Opportunities: Internal and external scholarships available for exceptional candidates
- Graduate Admissions Information Available via Concordia University
Position Summary
The Power Electronics and Energy Research (PEER) Group at Concordia University is seeking highly motivated MASc and PhD candidates to contribute to advanced research in power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting- edge technologies that support the future of sustainable energy through the development, control, and validation of next-generation power conversion systems.
Detailed Job Description
Successful candidates will join an active and growing research team focused on addressing critical challenges in modern power and energy systems. Research projects will explore advanced control strategies, fault diagnosis techniques, and the validation of grid-forming power converters for renewable energy applications. Students will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art simulation tools, hardware platforms, laboratory testing environments, and industry-relevant technologies.
The research combines theoretical development, modeling, real-time implementation, and experimental validation, providing a strong foundation for future careers in academia, research institutions, energy utilities, and high- tech industries. Candidates will be encouraged to publish their findings in leading journals and conferences while contributing to impactful innovations in sustainable energy and smart grid technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct original research in power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy systems.
- Investigate advanced Model Predictive Control (MPC) techniques for power converter and drive applications.
- Develop fault diagnosis, monitoring, and reliability enhancement methods for energy conversion systems.
- Design, model, and evaluate grid-forming power converters for renewable energy integration.
- Perform simulation studies using industry-standard engineering software tools.
- Implement and validate advanced control algorithms on DSP, FPGA, or embedded hardware platforms.
- Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze system performance under various operating conditions.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scholarly publications.
- Collaborate with faculty members, fellow researchers, and industry partners on innovative energy research initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong academic record with an average above 82% preferred for full scholarship consideration.
- Solid understanding of power electronics, control systems, electric drives, or renewable energy technologies.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated interest in research and graduate-level studies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research environment.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Commitment to producing high- quality research outputs and publications.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
- Familiarity with PLECS simulation software.
- Experience with DSP or FPGA programming.
- Hands-on laboratory testing and hardware validation experience.
- Prior research experience, conference presentations, or technical publications.
- Knowledge of Model Predictive Control, grid-forming converters, or renewable energy integration.
- Experience with electric drives, multiphase machines, or advanced control techniques.