Eyes High PhD Fellowship (PhD position in Dr. Welch’s labs)
Area: Solar Energy Conversion and Storage
Duration: 4 years
Start date: May, July, or September 2016
Funds: $25,000 (domestic) or $30,000 (international) per year over 4 years
Dr. Gregory Welch in Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary is
accepting applications from students looking to purse a PhD in solar energy and conversion as an ‘Eyes High’ PhD
scholar.
Please visit Dr. Welch’s research website for more information about his research group
welchlab.wix.com/website
Please visit the University website to learn more about the ‘Eyes High’ fellowship program
http://grad.ucalgary.ca/faculty/eyeshigh
Please visit the Department of Chemistry website to learn more about the department
http://www.ucalgary.ca/chem/
Details:
The ‘Eyes High’ PhD fellowship is a high profile award to allow top students to undertake doctoral studies at
the University of Calgary, Department of Chemistry. The student would work in the labs of Dr. Welch in the
new EEEL building. The student’s thesis would center on solar energy conversion and storage, with an
emphasis on materials characterization and device fabrication and testing. The candidate will be a highly
motivated young scientist with a strong passion for energy research. A GPA of 3.5/4 and a strong
undergraduate track record that would be competitive in the NSERC scholarship competition is required.
Undergraduate research experience in materials science, physics, chemistry, or electrical engineering will be
beneficial. Students will be enrolled in the Chemistry PhD program and expected to carry out teaching
assistant duties.
Application details:
Please contact Dr. Welch (gregory.welch@ucalgary.ca) directly.
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. The
university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada’s top five research universities by 2016, where
innovative teaching and groundbreaking research go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities
we both serve and lead. The strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by our Gaelic motto, which translates to ‘I will
lift up my eyes.’ To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied
through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms
and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing
the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone.
Calgary
Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders – in
business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from one of the strongest economies in
the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an
hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway
network in North America. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.