Hydrogen Research Institute (IRH) of Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) is one of Canada’s leading institutions in hydrogen research.

Our mission is to advance science and technology for the establishment of a sustainable energy system using hydrogen particularly in the field of storage, safety and use. The Hydrogen Research Institute is a multidisciplinary team of over 50 people having at its disposal state of the art equipment and laboratories.

Laboratories at Hydrogen Research Institute (IRH) specializes in design, synthesis, characterization and testing of novel materials for renewable energy applications.

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We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student in the field of Materials science with a major interest in electrochemistry and electrolyser. The PhD candidate should have a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or closely related fields, with an outstanding profile to work on the project focuses on development of new and improved catalyst materials for the next generation of PEM water electrolysers. 

• Synthesis and characterization of novel OER catalysts
• Solid working experiences with RRDE
• Solid knowledge on physical characterizations (TEM, SEM, BET, XRD, etc.)
• Electrochemical characterization (OER, ORR, EIS, etc.)

• Excellent master degree in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline
• Strong interest in pursuing research on synthesis of novel OER catalysts
• High motivation for pursuing a PhD within 3 years
• Excellent organizational skills and team player
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English (French knowledge is an asset)

A variety of Masters and Doctorate programs offered at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) by departments of Chemistry, biochemistry and physics, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are; Masters in Science: Energy and Materials (1731), Doctorate in Science: Energy and Materials (1732), Masters: Electrical Engineering (3824), Doctorate: Electrical Engineering (3739).