Current opportunities

Post Doctoral Researcher, Canada-Estonia Wind Energy and Worldviews, ACET

This research position will examine how large-scale renewable energy projects—particularly offshore wind—are reshaping social, economic, and political dynamics in island communities in Canada and Estonia. Focusing on the Estonian islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa, and Kihnu, it explores how worldviews, attitudes, and perceptions of fairness shape community responses to the potential of major offshore wind development projects.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2026.

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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 University of Victoria, 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 with the Integrated Energy Lab

The University of Victoria is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Integrated Energy Lab (the “Lab”) as part of the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub (the “Hub”). This doctoral position focuses on applied research into integrated energy systems that support decarbonization of coastal, remote, and marine based infrastructure. The Lab and PhD researcher position are funded by the Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET), a multi-partner initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through community-based collaborations. Established in 2023 with support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a partnership between Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University, led by the University of Victoria.

Application Deadline: September 20th, 2026.

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MSc / PhD Researchers in Marine Renewable Energy Systems

Dr. Bryson Robertson in Mechanical Engineering, and the Institute of Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic), at the University of Victoria 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.

Contact an IESVic faculty member

Contact relevant faculty members. Attach your curriculum vitae (resume) and a list of undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate grades. This can be an unofficial listing compiled by you. Official transcripts will be required later.

Prepare a UVic graduate studies application

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 UVic's Departments. For more information, see the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Departmental web pages.