Open Positions

1. Graduate Research Opportunities (PhD/MASc)

  • Freezing and thawing processes in cold regions [Link]
  • Mining decarbonization [Link]

2. Master of Engineering (MEng) Research Projects

  • Developing an electrification framework towards sustainable mining [Link]
  • Renewable heating and cooling in northern mines [Link]
  • Artificial ground freezing for permafrost protection in a changing climate [Link]

3. Undergraduate (UG) Projects

  • Summer research assistantships
  • Thesis projects for EngSci students [Projects posted on EngSci InfoHub]
  • Research-based courses, e.g., CME499 Individual Project

4. Opportunities for Postdoctoral Researchers and Exchange/Visiting Students

METAL welcomes postdoctoral and visiting scholars from other institutions, both Canadian and international. Interested applicants should email their resume to Minghan (minghan.xu@utoronto.ca) with the subject line: “Join METAL – Your Full Name”.

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Contact

Minghan Xu, PhD (he/him)

Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
University of Toronto

Address: Lassonde Institute of Mining – Office MB130C, 170 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3E3, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 868-5277
Email: minghan.xu@utoronto.ca

http://civmin.utoronto.ca/minghan-xu