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If you love high-fidelity simulation and want to work on problems that actually matter for the energy transition — keep reading.
Both projects start in January 2027 and offer the chance to do rigorous, world-class research alongside a great team, on questions at the heart of the clean energy future.
Position 1
Dive into cutting-edge CFD and large-scale simulations to unravel how fuel blends burn under gas-turbine-relevant conditions. The focus is on flamelet modelling and analysis — high-fidelity, high-impact work.
A big plus: experience with Python, C++, and CFD.
Position 2
Metal fuels are one of the most exciting emerging options for energy storage — the field is growing quickly, but the modelling capabilities are still catching up. That's where you come in: developing and testing combustion models against a unique experimental dataset available right here at McGill.
A big plus: a background in Python and CFD.
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Beyond the posted openings, we always welcome inquiries from motivated MSc students, undergraduate researchers, and prospective postdocs — including those interested in applying for external fellowships (NSERC, FRQNT, DAAD, and similar). Get in touch with your CV and a short note on what you would like to work on.