PhD in Decarbonization and Electrification of Social and Affordable Housing - Quebec Sustainable Social and Community Housing Living Lab

This fully funded PhD opportunity at Concordia University focuses on decarbonization and electrification in social and affordable housing across Quebec through real-world living labs in Longueuil, Montreal-Nord, Hochelaga, and Montreal. The research encompasses digital twins, building energy modelling, retrofit strategies, heat pump and photovoltaic electrification, smart grid integration, and data-driven decision-making tools. The 4-year program provides $35,000 annually and is supervised by Prof. Ursula Eicker, offering hands-on experience in sustainable community housing projects with municipal and public partners. This position is ideal for researchers committed to advancing energy transitions and climate action in the built environment.