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10 months ago

PhD and Postdoc Positions in Quantum Photonics at McGill University (Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards) McGill University in Canada

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Optical Physics

Funding

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards provide doctoral scholarships valued at $40,000 per year for three years and postdoctoral research awards at $70,000 per year for two years. These are fully funded awards covering stipend and are targeted at international candidates in priority research areas.

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Expired

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McGill University

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Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Photonic
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About this position

Professor Kai Wang, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair at McGill University, is seeking strong postdoctoral and PhD candidates for positions in quantum photonics. These opportunities are part of the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new initiative designed to attract top international research talent to Canada in priority research areas, including advanced digital technologies such as quantum and photonics.

The Wang Lab at McGill University merges hands-on optical physics with a cross-disciplinary approach, building advanced optical and photonic systems and developing theoretical frameworks to understand their principles. The lab is committed to training researchers who can both create and understand in the emerging quantum era. Research interests include quantum photonics, optical physics, and related advanced technologies.

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards are administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards provide 600 doctoral scholarships (valued at $40,000/year for three years) and 400 postdoctoral research awards (valued at $70,000/year for two years) to international candidates, including Canadian citizens currently abroad. These are fully funded awards covering stipend and are targeted at candidates in priority research areas such as quantum technologies, clean technology, environment, and advanced materials.

Eligibility requirements specify that candidates must be currently studying or working outside Canada and not currently affiliated with a Canadian institution. Strong research background in quantum photonics, optical physics, or related fields is expected. The application process involves emailing Professor Kai Wang by January 10, 2026, to allow time for internal pre-screening and nomination preparation ahead of McGill’s internal nomination deadline. Further details and official information can be found on the lab website and the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards page.

For more information, visit the Wang Lab website and the official award announcement.

Funding details

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards provide doctoral scholarships valued at $40,000 per year for three years and postdoctoral research awards at $70,000 per year for two years. These are fully funded awards covering stipend and are targeted at international candidates in priority research areas.

What's required

Applicants must be currently studying or working outside Canada and not currently affiliated with a Canadian institution. Strong candidates for postdoctoral and PhD positions in quantum photonics are sought. Candidates should have a relevant background in physics, optical physics, photonics, or related fields. No specific GPA, language, or other requirements are mentioned, but excellence and research experience in the field are implied.

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Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Physics

Photonic

Optical Physics

Non-hermitian Systems