Fully funded PhD Positions (Coastal Engineering) - University of Quebec, Canada

[xiangbing kong]

The Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) is part of the Université du Québec network, the largest university network in Canada, with over 100,000 students.

Coastal erosion and flooding are significant challenges in Quebec, the largest province of Canada. To address these issues, UQAR and the Ministère des Transports of the Quebec government have joined forces to create a research center in coastal engineering dedicated to the design, construction, and maintenance of coastal infrastructure. This research group also collaborates with the Laboratory of Dynamics and Integrated Management of Coastal Zones, one of the leading research laboratories in Canada.

We are seeking motivated PhD candidates to join our dynamic team. Scholarships will be provided to successful applicants. A background in numerical simulation is an asset. The working language is English and/or French, with proficiency in French being an advantage. The successful candidate will receive a high tuition fee exemption, allowing them to pay the same tuition fees as local Canadian students

Position duration: 3 years ($ 20,000/year)

Start date:  April, May/September 2025 ; The earlier start date is preferred

Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Kong at xiangbi...@uqar.ca (note the underscore(_) between 'xiangbing' and 'kong') to discuss the application. More information about the group can be found at: https://www.uqar.ca/recherche/unites-de-recherche/chaire-de-recherche-en-genie-cotier/ Interested students should send their CV and transcript with the email title 'Prospective PhD Candidate - 2025.