We are looking for motivated Master’s and PhD students to join our research team at the Hydropower Innovation Center (HEKI) at Université Laval. These fully funded positions are part of MD-Francis, a five-year collaborative research initiative involving four universities and six industrial partners. The objective of the project is to characterize the impact of anomalies on the operation of hydraulic turbines.

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🔬 Project Overview

 

During your graduate studies, you will develop novel numerical methods applied to fluid–structure interactions (FSI) in hydraulic turbines.

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🔍 Project Highlights

 

• Integration of theory, experiments, data analysis, and machine learning

• Collaboration within an international and interdisciplinary research environment

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💡 Ideal Candidate Profile

 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or physics engineering (or equivalent)

• Strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

• Knowledge of fluid–structure interactions (FSI) and turbomachinery

• Programming experience

• Curious, motivated, and collaborative mindset

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🎓 What We Offer

 

• Competitive scholarships: 2 years for master’s students and 4 years for PhD students (or top-up for external award holders)

• Access to cutting-edge research facilities

• Funding for conferences, training, and professional development

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📩 Interested?

 

Please send an email to Mathieu.Olivier@gmc.ulaval.ca with:

 

1. Your CV

2. A cover letter outlining your interests, goals, and aspirations

3. Your transcript and class ranking

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