Funded PhD Opportunity – Summer 2026 | Dalhousie University - Energy|Environment|Chemical

Join Dalhousie University, one of Canada’s leading research institutions, and contribute to innovative clean‑energy solutions on the East Coast. Live and work in Halifax, a vibrant and fast‑growing ocean city where academic excellence meets coastal lifestyle.
The Circular Process Engineering Laboratory (CPEL) (www.cpelaboratory.com) at the Faculty of Engineering is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in catalytic pyrolysis and sustainable biofuel production. The successful candidate will focus on developing and characterizing novel catalysts, advancing catalytic pyrolysis processes, and enabling the conversion of biomass and waste‑derived feedstocks into high‑value fuels and chemicals. This work directly supports Canada’s transition to low‑carbon, circular‑economy technologies.
Students will conduct experimental pyrolysis studies, analyze product streams, and may integrate reaction modeling or sustainability assessments (LCA/TEA) depending on research interests. This highly interdisciplinary project sits at the intersection of Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Clean‑Energy Systems.

📌 Full position details and application instructions:
https://www.cpelaboratory.com/prospective-students/how-to-apply-phd