Description
This project is part of a collaborative research program whose overall objective is to develop and evaluate solutions to guarantee sufficient drinking water supply both in terms of quantity and quality at the lowest-cost possible in the context of climate change. The specific goal of the PhD project is to reduce drinking water requirements through responsive and dynamic pressure management in distribution networks. Under the professor supervision, the successful candidate will develop and apply pressure regulation methods that maximize the operation cost-benefit ratio. The work will be carried out in collaboration with a municipality in Quebec, which will provide the research team with access to a data set and models based on real-world applications.
The successful candidate will work within a diverse (academic and municipal partners, students, and interns) and multidisciplinary team. They will be required to present the results of their work at international conferences and in high-level scientific journals.
Start date
Winter or spring 2026
Research supervision
Sophie Duchesne professor, INRS
Study program
PhD in water science (program details in French only)
Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre, INRS
Funding
Scholarship of $30,000/year
Required qualifications
Academic background:
- Master’s degree in civil engineering, water engineering, hydraulics, water sciences, or any other relevant discipline.
Desired skills:
- Knowledge of hydraulics and drinking water distribution
- Knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Python)
- Ability to learn new tools and working methods quickly
- Experience in hydraulics, modelling, and scientific writing is an asset
How to apply
Please use the form below to send your application including the following documents in PDF: 1) presentation letter, 2) CV, 3) copy of BSc and MSc transcripts (or equivalents).