PhD Opportunities in Optical Wireless Communications at McMaster University McMaster University in Canada

PhD opening at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Electro-Optics Communication (ECO) group and Smart Optical Networks Lab (SONL) for research on fast controlled photonic integrated switches for high-performance AI compute clusters . The project focuses on the design, simulation, fabrication, packaging, and experimental testing of photonic WDM switches and fast control systems for low-latency, highly scalable optical interconnects. Research topics include photonic integrated circuit...

PhD opportunity at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in the School of Engineering and CFD Lab with Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff and Dr. Sunny Li . The project focuses on computational fluid dynamics and OpenFOAM development for transformer thermal loading and overloading management . The research also includes modeling waste heat recovery and active cooling in collaboration with industry partner BC Hydro , plus validation against real utility-scale field data. Applicants with a background in...

GOAL Lab at Queen's University is looking for multiple PhD students for the Fall 2027 admission cycle. The opening is in Computer Science / Computer Engineering and is led by Dr. Salimur Choudhury , Associate Professor at Queen's School of Computing. Eligibility highlights: candidates must have a master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering by the time of admission. The post also notes that there are no master's student openings at the moment. Application process: email your CV, t...

Master’s opening in AI hardware acceleration at the University of Waterloo , Canada. The post highlights a Master’s thesis opportunity focused on AI hardware acceleration , which may be of interest to students in Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , and related engineering fields. The opportunity is associated with Hassan Mostafa (AMS Design Principal Engineer), who is mentioned as the contact person. How to apply: DM Hassan Mostafa directly if your interests align with the topic. No form...

Canadian SKA Scientist Program — postdoctoral positions in astronomy and astrophysics at Canadian universities. The Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, is funding up to two fixed-term positions in 2026 for early-career researchers to conduct independent research and contribute directly to SKA science . The program supports work on the Square Kilometre Array and its pathfinders, with a strong emphasis on innovative instrumentation, technology,...