Fully Funded PhD Opportunities at Dalhousie University – Circular Process Engineering Lab 2025

If you're into sustainability, the circular economy, and energy solutions, listen up! The Circular Process Engineering (CPE) Laboratory at Dalhousie University in Canada is looking for two PhD students for fully funded positions starting in Fall 2025.

This is a great chance for graduate students who want to get involved in some cool research on battery recycling and new ideas in sustainable materials.

About the Project

The chosen PhD candidates will work on a project that focuses on recycling old sodium-ion batteries and turning them into useful materials for the environment and industry.

Here are some main areas they'll be looking at:

• Recovering and processing battery materials, like hard carbon anodes and different metal cathodes.
• Creating advanced materials, such as adsorbents and catalysts.
• Analyzing costs and environmental effects to see how practical and eco-friendly the processes are.

This research brings together chemical and environmental engineering, materials science, and chemistry, providing a well-rounded and meaningful doctoral experience.

Program Overview

Eligibility Requirements

Qualifications Needed:

• A master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemistry.
• A GPA of at least 85 out of 100 (or something similar).
• Strong English skills, whether from studies or test scores.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with battery recycling, catalyst synthesis, adsorption, or thermal treatment.
• Experience with analytical methods.
• Some knowledge of TEA, LCA, or engineering-related AI tools.

Why Join the CPE Lab?

• Join top researchers in a friendly and welcoming setting.
• Will have access to great facilities and tools.
• You’ll get solid support for both your technical skills and career growth.
• Work with industry partners to help tackle real sustainability challenges.

As a PhD student, you’ll complete:

• At least four graduate courses,
• A comprehensive exam,
• And an original doctoral thesis over four years.

Dalhousie also provides great student support services like health and dental plans, local transit discounts, and more.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 1st June, 2025.

Apply now