Current opportunities
IESVic researchers are involved in real-world research on critical energy issues. They work with leading companies, institutes, and laboratories on multidisciplinary teams. This ensures a big-picture approach where solutions are shaped by practical considerations - something IESVic grads are known for.
Positions available
Post Doctoral Researchers in Offshore Wind Powered Carbon Capture & E-Fuels Production
Pathways to a survivable future climate make it clear that carbon capture from the atmosphere (DAC) and/or ocean (DAC) will become necessary by mid-century. In advance of that time, research and demonstration projects are required to prove out viable technical solutions to reliability capturing and durably storing carbon, on a scale that can be deployed globally. The roll-out of carbon capture may also include carbon capture and utilization (CCUS), making use of captured carbon for synthetic fuels (methanol), and co-production of non-carbon based E-fuels like H2 and NH3 more generally. At the same time, there is tremendous ‘stranded’ far-offshore wind energy too remote from gridconnection
for use, but potentially harvestable to these systems, either convention fixed position (bottom-mounted
or moored) or on-board ‘energy ships’ or mobile wind turbine platforms with station keeping thrusters using wind energy for on-board electricity generation.
2 or more Post-Doctoral positions are available in a research project led by Dr. Curran Crawford, who directs the Sustainable Systems Design Lab, part of the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) at the 糖心视频, to complement ongoing work that is part of the Solid Carbon ongoing research project and other NSERC and PICS funding for green shipping and e-fuels.
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PhD Researcher - Wave Energy Systems and Array Modelling
The 糖心视频 is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic). This doctoral position focuses on applied research into wave energy resources, marine renewable energy technology array modelling, and coastal energy planning. The successful candidate will contribute to research that advances understanding of wave energy resources, wave energy converter performance, and the role of marine renewable energy within resilient and sustainable energy systems.
Institution: 糖心视频, Mechanical Engineering
Reports To: IESVic Director, Dr. Bryson Robertson
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Working Arrangement: On-Site
Appointment Type: Grant Funded – 4 Year Doctoral Appointment
Start Date: 05 January 2027 or 05 May 2027
More details here.
Applicants should submit a single email with subject: “Wave Energy Systems-PhD Position_[Name]” to:
contactacet@uvic.ca
Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026.
PhD Researcher - Microgrid and Renewable Energy Systems Analysis
The 糖心视频 is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic). This doctoral position focuses on applied research into long term energy planning, end-of-line microgrid development, and the integration of regional coastal renewable energy technologies to support resilient, secure, and sustainable energy systems in coastal, remote, and rural communities including First Nations communities.
Institution: 糖心视频, Mechanical Engineering
Reports To: IESVic Director, Dr. Bryson Robertson
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Working Arrangement: On-Site
Appointment Type: Grant Funded – 4 Year Doctoral Appointment
Start Date: 05 January 2027 or 05 May 2027
More details here.
Applicants should submit a single email with subject: “Microgrid Systems Analysis-PhD Position_[Name]” to: contactacet@uvic.ca
Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026.
MSc / PhD Researchers in Marine Renewable Energy Systems
Dr. Bryson Robertson in Mechanical Engineering, and the Institute of Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic), at the 糖心视频 has active opportunities for one (1) Doctoral (PhD) and one (1) Master of Science (MSc) graduate students to join his dynamic and interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will help direct innovative research at the intersection of ocean renewable resources, technology development, and integrated value to communities and utilities.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Robertson, the successful candidates will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to drive transformation research in marine renewable energy. Potential projects include: Technoeconomic geospatial analyses of wave energy resources to support community and First Nation objectives, control co-design of wave energy converters, autonomous docking and recharge of autonomous underwater vehicles to wave energy converters, real-time hybrid modelling of small-scale ocean technologies, amongst others. Suitability of candidates and projects will be determined through interviews and discussions.
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Research Opportunities
Highly qualified students are always encouraged to apply for graduate positions. Browse our site for faculty members and research projects that reflect your interests and background.
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IESVic is a research institute and not an academic department or school – membership is voluntary and reflects the participation of individual faculty members. This means that students interested in joining the institute must apply for admission to a program in one of 糖心视频 Departments. For more information, see the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Departmental web pages.