The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Green Solar Integration. The preferred start date is September 2025, but fall and winter 2025 start dates will also be considered, with a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal up to a three-year period. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research related to the testing of green-solar roofing systems in the Canadian climate.
Carleton University Information
Established in 1942, Carleton University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Ottawa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, Carleton University (CU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Carleton University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 77 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Canadian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
The incumbent of this position will, under the direction of Dr. Drake, be responsible for leading the research activities of the project, including but not limited to the following core responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and analyze experimental and modeling studies related to green roof and PV system integration.
- Assess the microclimatic interactions between vegetation and PV panels (e.g., temperature regulation, shading, cooling effects).
- Develop or refine simulation models to evaluate energy output, stormwater management performance, and building-scale sustainability impacts.
- Coordinate field monitoring campaigns involving sensors (e.g., temperature, moisture, solar irradiance, runoff).
- Collaborate with stakeholders from academia, industry, and federal governments.
- Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in the project.
- Support funding proposals and the development of knowledge mobilization materials.
Job Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, Renewable Energy) or a related field.
- Demonstrated research experience in green infrastructure, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), or sustainable building systems.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with modeling tools (e.g., EnergyPlus, SWMM, ENVI-met) and/or data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
Offered Benefits
The postdoctoral fellow will be offered a salary of $70,000 per annum, with the additional ability to opt into an extended health and dental benefits plan. The postdoc will be considered unionized and will be a member of PSAC Local 77000. Information on this bargaining unit can be found here: https://psac77000.ca/.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for this fellowship opportunity are invited to email their cover letter, resume/CV (including contact information for a minimum of 2 references) to Jennifer Drake at . Please use the subject line "Expression of Interest - PDF". References will only be contacted in case of short-listing.
For more details, visit the Scholarship webpage
Established in 1942, Carleton University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Ottawa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, Carleton University (CU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Carleton University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 77 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Canadian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.