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

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PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Quantum Optics

Funding

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards provide postdoctoral research awards valued at $70,000 per year for two years and doctoral scholarships valued at $40,000 per year for three 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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About this position

Prof. Kai Wang, Assistant Professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Photonics at McGill University, is seeking strong postdoctoral and PhD candidates for Fall 2026 entry in the field of quantum photonics. These positions are for McGill nominations under the prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new initiative designed to attract top international research talent to Canada in priority research areas such as advanced digital technologies, including quantum and photonics research.

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards are highly competitive and fully funded, offering postdoctoral research awards of $70,000 per year for two years and doctoral scholarships of $40,000 per year for three years. The awards are open to candidates currently studying or working outside Canada who are not currently affiliated with a Canadian institution. Both international applicants and Canadian citizens abroad are eligible to apply. The research focus is on quantum photonics, a cutting-edge area at the intersection of physics, quantum technologies, and photonics, with applications in advanced digital technologies and quantum information science.

Applicants should have a strong background in physics, photonics, or closely related fields. Postdoctoral candidates must hold a doctoral degree, while PhD applicants should have a relevant undergraduate or master's degree. Interested candidates are encouraged to email Prof. Wang ([email protected]) with a CV, publication list, and (if applicable) expected start date by January 10, 2026, to allow time for internal pre-screening and nomination preparation ahead of McGill’s internal nomination deadline of January 16, 2026. Early contact is recommended due to the competitive nature of the awards and the internal selection process.

For more information about the lab and research environment, visit the Kai Wang Lab website. Official details about the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards can be found on the NSERC announcement page. This is an excellent opportunity for talented researchers to join a leading Canadian institution and contribute to innovative research in quantum photonics.

Key academic keywords: quantum photonics, photonics, quantum technologies, physics, advanced digital technologies, postdoctoral research, doctoral research, Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards.

Funding details

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards provide postdoctoral research awards valued at $70,000 per year for two years and doctoral scholarships valued at $40,000 per year for three 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. Applicants should have a relevant background in physics, photonics, or related fields, and should submit a CV including a publication list. Additional requirements may include a doctoral degree for postdoc applicants and a relevant undergraduate or master's degree for PhD applicants. International candidates, including Canadian citizens abroad, are eligible.

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Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Physics

Photonic

Optical Physics

Non-hermitian Systems