We are looking for a motivated MSc student to join our research team at the Hydroelectricity Innovation Center (HEKI) at Université Laval. The fully funded project is part of MD-Francis, a five-year collaborative research initiative involving four universities and six industrial partners, focused on characterizing the impact of anomalies on hydraulic turbine operation.

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🔬 Project Overview

 

In this MSc project, you will conduct advanced experimental investigations to characterize how foreign objects obstructing turbine runner channels affect flow dynamics.

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🔍 Project Highlights

 

• Perform state-of-the-art Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurements using our unique hydraulic turbine test stand

• Conduct time-resolved pressure measurements

• Integrate theory, measurements, data analysis & machine learning

• Collaborate in an international, interdisciplinary research environment

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💡 Ideal Candidate

 

• BEng (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Strong background in fluid mechanics

• Programming experience

• Curious, driven, and collaborative mindset

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🎓 We Offer

 

• Competitive 2-year scholarship (or top-up for external award holders)

• Access to cutting-edge research facilities

• Funding for conferences, training, and career development

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📩 Interested?

 

Please email Yvan.Maciel@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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