The PLANET project is pioneering carbon-negative greenhouse farming by using plasma technologies to reduce reliance on pesticides and carbon-intensive fertilizers. This revolutionary approach is shaping a sustainable future for indoor and greenhouse agriculture!
🔬 About PLANET:
A consortium of 10+ research groups from Polytechnique Montréal, McGill University, Laval University, IRDA, Cinteq, and major greenhouse producers in Quebec and Ontario. Collaborators also include Les Producteurs en Serre du Québec, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and Polytechnique’s student technical society Aquapoly
🧪 What You’ll Work On:
✅ Developing energy-efficient plasma processes in liquid interaction
✅ Designing plasma diagnostics for gases and liquids
✅ Advancing nitrogen and oxygen species generation in complex environments
✅ Working with interdisciplinary teams to scale and assess the technology’s impact
✅ Publishing and presenting research findings
🎓 Who Should Apply?
🔹 Background in plasma science and technology
🔹 Strong academic record and research abilities
🔹 Passion for sustainability and applied science
📌 How to Apply?
📩 Send applications to planet@polymtl.ca with the subject line: "R251 – PLANET Postdoctoral Fellow" or "R252 – PLANET PhD"
🗓️ Application Package (PDF format):
🔹 Full CV, university grades, awards, scholarships
🔹 Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining research interests & goals
🔹 List of publications + short explanation of key works
🔹 Three references
🌍 Join this groundbreaking initiative and help build the future of sustainable agriculture!
🔗 https://plasma.polymtl.ca 📧 Contact: stephan.reuter@polymtl.ca
More Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s7alleGn6HrppfSF-2c-eBc8FQAXNaL0/view?usp=sharing
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