February 27, 2025
Postdoc Position in Electrical Engineering (Fully Funded) Fuel Cell Technology for Class 8 trucks
Job description
The Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières (UQTR), in collaboration with the Innovative vehicle institute (IVI), is offering a postdoc position in the development of a hybrid multi-source powertrain system and advanced energy management strategies for heavy-duty vehicles.
Specifically, the postdoc will:
- Develop a sizing tool to optimize the configuration of energy sources, including multi-stack fuel cells and batteries, to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs while ensuring vehicle performance.
- Develop energy management algorithms to optimize power distribution among fuel cells, batteries, and other components for real-world driving cycles.
The selected candidate will collaborate closely with an integrated research team of the IRH and also the IVI, to deliver impactful solutions for sustainable heavy-duty transportation.
Skills and Training Required
- PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Expertise in optimization, power distribution, control theory, and machine learning.
- In-depth knowledge of fuel cells and batteries, including modeling and parameter estimation, along with familiarity with simulation tools such as Simulink and Amesim.
- Experience in energy management design and sizing for hybrid vehicles is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages (MATLAB and Python).
- Familiarity with electrical instrumentation, microcontrollers, DC-DC converters, and National Instrument systems (e.g., CompactDAQ, CompactRIO).
- Strong commitment, autonomy, creativity, and excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Skilled at writing scientific journal articles.
Application
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A motivation letter.
- A curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
Applications should be sent via email to: Prof. Mohsen Kandidayeni (mohsen.kandi.dayeni@uqtr.ca)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The selected candidate is expected to begin the position as soon as possible.
Workplace Description
The Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR), founded in 1994, is a leading Canadian research center in hydrogen science and technology. HRI specializes in sustainable energy systems with a focus on hydrogen storage, safety, and applications. The multidisciplinary team of over 60 members is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for the characterization and evaluation of renewable energy systems, including fuel cells and hybrid powertrains.
In collaboration with the Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI), this position benefits from strong industrial connections and applied research expertise to develop advanced transportation technologies for heavy-duty vehicles.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive, fair, and non-discriminatory recruitment process, valuing diversity in all its forms and providing every candidate with equal opportunities, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristic.
