Project Description: The Circular Process Engineering (CPE) Laboratory at Dalhousie University is inviting applications for a funded PhD position. This position will focus on various inputs for cellular agriculture, utilizing Canadian agricultural resources to develop a sustainable and innovative food system. It is part of a larger nationwide initiative led by New Harvest, aimed at enhancing food biomanufacturing, promoting value-added agriculture, and fostering a more food-secure future, while strengthening Canada’s agricultural sector. The PhD candidate will develop Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Techno-Economic Analyses (TEAs) of the inputs produced through this project, comparing them to conventional products and current cellular agriculture production methods. Additionally, the candidate will conduct TEAs to explore the potential economic benefits for both the cellular agriculture industry and the agricultural sector. This highly interdisciplinary research initiative intersects the fields of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Food Science, and Industrial Engineering. We welcome applicants from these areas.

If you are passionate about the valorization of agro-industrial residues and enjoy collaborative, interdisciplinary research, we encourage you to apply.  This opportunity is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international applicants with relevant engineering backgrounds. We are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) as a cornerstone of our research and community. We strive to create and sustain an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that fosters innovation through a wide range of ideas and experiences. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups—including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities—to apply.

What We Offer: Successful candidates will join a supportive and dynamic research environment designed to promote their academic and professional growth. We tailor our technical and professional development training to align with each student's career goals and personal development. In addition to attending conferences and events, candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners, gaining hands-on experience and insights into real-world applications of their research.

At Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Engineering, PhD students are required to complete a minimum of four courses, a comprehensive examination, and a thesis defense over a period of 3 to 5 years. Graduate students also have access to health and dental plans, subsidized local transit, and other services. For more information about PhD programs, benefits, and services, please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, and Dalhousie University International Centre webpages.

Required Qualifications:

·        MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Resource and Environmental Management.

·        Minimum GPA of 85/100 (or equivalent).

·        Proof of English language proficiency (either through prior training or an English language exam).

Preferred Qualifications (considered assets):

·        Experience with Techno-economic Analysis, Life Cycle Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence.

How to Apply: To apply, please complete the online form linked below. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.