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🔧 Become a key support technician in Chemical & Materials Engineering at Concordia! Concordia University's Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering is hiring a Support Technician for a full-time role in Montréal, QC! This position focuses on designing and maintaining lab setups, ensuring safe operations, and guiding graduate students in their lab projects. If you have a strong background in chemical engineering, hands-on experience with lab equipment, and a passion for supporting academic research, this could be the perfect role for you! 💼 Starting Salary: $35/hour 📅 Apply by: October 30, 2024 📍 Location: Sir George Williams Campus, Montreal, QC 👉 Learn More and Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/euQ3CVkm #SupportTechnician #ChemicalEngineering #ConcordiaUniversity #LabManagement #MontrealJobs

🔍 Join Concordia's academic team as a research associate ⚡️🔬 Concordia University’s Collaborative Centres on Energy and its Transition (C2ET-R) is looking for a Research Associate to join their team in Montréal, QC! This is an exciting opportunity to dive into cutting-edge research in olivine and oxide cathodes for Li-ion and solid-state batteries, contributing directly to a sustainable energy future. 💼 Starting Salary: $35/hour 📅 Apply by: October 30, 2024 📍 Location: Sir George Williams Campus, Montreal, QC 👉 Learn More and Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/eXwie93Z #ResearchAssociate #SustainabilityJobs #ConcordiaUniversity #EnergyInnovation #MontrealJobs

🚀 Fully funded PhD opportunities alert! 🚀 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Join us at the Volt-Age session during Concordia University’s Open House on October 26 at 2:45 PM! This is your chance to learn about fully-funded PhD opportunities at Volt-Age, offering $35,000/year for four years (a total of $140,000). The session will take place at Concordia’s SGW campus, MB building, room 2.255, where we'll provide all the details and answer your questions about advancing your research career. Plus, between 10 AM and 4 PM, our team will be available on the second floor of the MB building—just look for us at table #152! Whether you want to discuss technological innovations in the green electrification supply chain or the societal and human impacts of electrification, come meet us, get your questions answered, and explore how Volt-Age can power your PhD journey. 🌿🔋 #VoltAgeConcordia #Decarbonization #Electrification #PhDOpportunities #Sustainability #PhD

🎉 Congratulations to Chris Henderson on his Lifetime Achievement Award! 🎉 Volt-Age is incredibly proud to share that Chris Henderson, our Chair of The Circle of Partnership Committee, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Canada’s Clean50. This prestigious recognition celebrates Canada’s leaders in sustainability for their exceptional contributions, and this honor is well-deserved for someone like Chris, whose dedication has spanned decades. Those of us at Volt-Age who have had the pleasure of working with Chris know that this recognition comes as no surprise. His unwavering commitment to building partnerships, particularly with Indigenous communities, his generosity in sharing knowledge, and his approachability in engaging with others make him a truly inspiring leader. To learn more about Chris’s impactful career, here’s an excerpt from the Clean50 website: “Chris’s career has been central to Canadian impact-oriented social, economic, and ecological leadership at the intersection of corporate sustainability, climate action, Indigenous clean energy, and energy transition for three decades.” Recently, Chris organized a workshop at Volt-Age on fostering impactful collaborations with Indigenous communities. It was an inspiring session, and you can watch the full workshop here: https://lnkd.in/e2VC4V6Y Congratulations again, Chris—your passion and dedication continue to inspire us all! 🌿👏 #Sustainability #Clean50 #Leadership #IndigenousPartnerships #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/ex8PrSBU

🌟 Join Milieux at Concordia University for a Special Networking Event! 🌟 On October 16, Milieux Institute is hosting a unique social and networking event! This is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with fellow members and engage with a cohort of international curators, art center, and gallery directors. But that’s not all! 🎨✨ You’ll also get to discover the incredible work of Milieux members, as ten talented students showcase their projects. As an interdisciplinary graduate research institute focused on new media, digital culture, and information technology, Milieux is dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration in our community. Don't miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired! #Milieux #Networking #DigitalCulture #NewMediaArts #ConcordiaUniversity

🌟 Congratulations to Karim Zaghib for Winning the Battery Research Award 2024! 🌟 We are excited to announce that Volt-Age CEO Karim Zaghib has received the Battery Research Award at the ECS - The Electrochemical Society Prime 2024 conference in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii! This prestigious award recognizes the hard work and dedication Karim has shown in advancing battery technology in Quebec and across Canada. A special shoutout to the Chairman of the ECS Battery Division, Brett Lucht, and Division Vice-Chair Jie Xiao, as well as as well as internationally recognized scientists such as Professor John Goodenough of the University of Texas, Kim Kinoshita, Boryann (Bor Yann) Liaw, and Khalil Amine, for recognizing the invaluable contributions made by Karim. At Volt-Age, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and sustainability. This award reflects not only individual excellence but the collective effort of our entire team. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and contributes to our success! Let’s keep charging forward together! ⚡️ #VoltAgeConcordai #BatteryResearchAward #Innovation #Leadership #Sustainability

🌟 Today, Volt-Age launched the first of a series of Informal Meetups with Industry, starting with the Driving Energy Storage Initiative. These sessions are all about learning directly from industry leaders about their research needs and opportunities for collaboration. On day one, we had the pleasure of hearing from: Stephen Kisbey, an investment professional and advocate for responsible finance Arthur Herman, Director of Business Development at EQUANS Mylène J. Director of Business Development at SOFIAC They shared their thoughts on how Volt-Age researchers and industry can work together towards a more sustainable future. Stephen gave a great presentation on how to integrate sustainability into business schools, engineering, and social sciences courses. We also heard from Andreas Athienitis, Chair of the Scientific Committee at Volt-Age, and Thomas Walker, Co-leader of Planning and Governance for Social Equity and Citizen Engagement, who highlighted key research areas at Volt-Age. After the presentations, attendees had a chance to connect and explore partnership opportunities. These meetups will continue through October and November. Don’t miss your chance to join us, learn from industry experts, and connect with potential partners! 💡🔋 Here register for the upcoming meet-ups: https://lnkd.in/e9DPgUKZ #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #IndustryMeetup #VoltAgeConcordia #Networking

🚀 Join us at the Repenser la gestion énergétique conference! 🌍🔋 On November 12, the Energy Modelling Hub - Carrefour de modélisation énergétique, in partnership with Concordia University’s Volt-Age research program, is hosting an impactful event at the Concordia University Conference Center, John Molson Building. The theme? Rethinking energy management through innovation and implementation. The one-day conference features 4 panels where experts will dig deep into key themes: 🔹 Technological challenges in deploying innovations 🔹 Regulatory hurdles in energy transformation 🔹 Advances in energy management and storage 🔹 Planning for a shifting energy landscape Who will be there? A diverse lineup of speakers, including thought leaders like Jean-Pierre Croteau,(Hydro-Quebec), Prof. Karim Zaghib (Volt-Age), Martin Damphousse (President of the UMQ and Mayor of Varennes), Sonia St-Arnaud,(EVLO), Sachi Gibson (Canadian Climate Institute), Prof. @Sylvain Audette (Chair of Energy Sector Management – HEC), Prof. Hanane Dagdougui (Polytechnique Montréal) and many more. Don’t miss the chance to hear from industry experts, researchers, and policymakers. 📅 Poster submission deadline: October 31 💡 Register now to secure your spot and connect with leaders shaping the future of energy! https://lnkd.in/eF8TF6CP #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #Conference #VoltAgeConcordia #CME #EnergyManagement #CleanTech

🌿🔋 Excited to share one of our innovative, seed-funded projects: "Integrated Concentrating Solar Photovoltaic-Thermal and Pumped Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Canada’s Cold Climate." This project is an example of the groundbreaking work from our 36 seed-funded initiatives! As we transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, reducing our carbon footprint and fostering a sustainable future is key. This project aims to boost solar energy conversion and storage by improving Concentrating Photovoltaic/Thermal (CPV/T) and Pumped Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) systems. The focus is on making these systems more efficient for Canada’s varied climate conditions. The goal? To ensure more efficient and longer-lasting energy storage, even in colder conditions. 🌞❄️ Leading the charge is Dr. Aggrey Mwesigye, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, with Co-PIs Dr. Abdulmajeed Mohamad (University of Calgary), Dr. Dominic Groulx (Dalhousie University), and Dr. Fuzhan Nasiri (Concordia University). With a budget of $200,000 in cash and $40,000 in-kind, this project is poised to make a significant impact. 💡💰 A huge thank you to our non-academic partners for their support: SolarSteam Inc. and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). 🔗 Learn more about this exciting project on the Volt-Age page: https://lnkd.in/e8Fjuj6Y #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #CleanTech #EnergyInnovation #VoltAgeConcordia #Canada #EnergyStorage

[WORKSHOP] From October 9 to 12, Milieux in collaboration with the Applied AI Institute and the Center for Sensory Studies, presents: The Sensorium Colaboratory - a series of workshops designed to spark transdisciplinary collaboration and critical experimentation with AI and neurotechnologies. For 4 days, participants will explore creative coding with Python and Arduino and experiment with biofeedback interfaces and AI-generated art. 📅 October 9th to 12th  📍EV Building, 10th Floor 👉 For more info: https://lnkd.in/euRBwnrM 🔗 To register: https://lnkd.in/eeXNfKFg 🤝 François Lespinasse