Jobs:Job-01840

A PhD position in integrated planning and management of water-energy systems

University of Toronto, , Canada
Start reviewing process: 8 July 2025

Posting:

Position:

PhD position

Start reviewing process:

8 July 2025

Apply online:

https://forms.office.com/r/Yq4r70JRd0

A fully funded PhD position is available in my research group at the University of Toronto, Canada, with a planned start date of January 2026. The position focuses on developing simulation and optimization approaches for integrated planning and management of water-energy systems, with opportunities to work on both domestic (Canada) and international case studies.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. A strong background in Python programming is required. Experience in water resource and/or power systems modelling is considered an asset.

The position is based in the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering and includes a competitive funding package (CAD 40,000 per year, including tuition fees).

Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

Hold undergraduate and master’s degrees with GPA averages of at least B+ (3.3/4.0 or 78%).
For International degrees, use the International Degree Equivalencies Tool to find grade equivalencies.
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirements of the department (https://civmin.utoronto.ca/home/admissions/admission-requirements/).

Applicants who meet these requirements can submit an expression of interest using the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/r/Yq4r70JRd0. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact: mohammed.basheer@utoronto.ca

Best regards,
Mohammed

Mohammed Basheer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering
University of Toronto
Galbraith Building, Room GB 305F
35 St. George St.
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4

mohammed.basheer@utoronto.ca

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