PhD and Postdoc Positions in Bioengineering, Microfluidics, and Nanobiotechnology at McGill University (Canada Impact+ Award)
The Juncker Lab at McGill University, led by Professor David Juncker, is recruiting outstanding PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for nomination to the prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Training Award. This opportunity is open to candidates currently outside Canada and offers competitive funding: $40,000/year for three years for PhD students and $70,000/year for two years for postdocs. The research focus includes micro- and nanobioengineering, microfluidics (capillaries, open space microfluidics, microfluidic chain reaction), photopolymerization 3D printing, wearables, single extracellular vesicles (EVs), lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), biophotonics, hydrogel, and advanced immunoassays. The lab is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, with strong internal and external partnerships and a track record of successful spin-offs such as Nomie Bio and Sensoréal. Applicants should have a strong research background, creativity, curiosity, and interdisciplinary interests aligned with the lab's focus areas. Interest in entrepreneurship is considered a plus. PhD applicants must also apply to a McGill graduate program (e.g., BBME) and provide two letters of reference. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, 1-page project proposal, and transcripts, to be sent to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is January 10, 2026. For more details, visit the Juncker Lab webpage and the official government announcement. This award is part of a major Canadian initiative to recruit top international research talent in strategic areas such as advanced digital technologies, health, clean technology, environment, food and water security, democratic resilience, manufacturing, and defence technologies.