Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Quantum Optics in Canada
Positions in quantum optics in canada
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in quantum optics in Canada include University of Waterloo and National Research Council Canada.
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University of Waterloo
Canada
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The Quantum Cavity Optomechanics group at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, is hiring postdoctoral researchers for quantum technology research. One postdoctoral project focuses on developing superconducting circuits operating at micro- and millimeter-wave frequencies. The work is aimed at enabling future quantum technologies, including optomechanical devices and quantum-limited amplifiers. A second project uses theoretical methods to study interactions between membrane...
Electrical Engineering
Quantum Optics
Superconducting Circuits
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National Research Council Canada
Canada
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4 days ago
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is recruiting a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow in Ottawa through its Metrology Research Centre. The project, “Squeezing the Limits: A Quantum-Enhanced Raman Imaging Platform for Ultratrace Chemical Detection,” will develop a quantum-enhanced chemical imaging platform based on stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy. The research will combine signal enhancement, background suppression, and quantum noise reduction to improve sensitivity in chemical ima...
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
4 days ago
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AMOLF
Netherlands
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity in physics/photonics at AMOLF and Utrecht University This PhD project explores how phase transitions can be harnessed for optical information processing . The research focuses on how, near a continuous phase transition, strong susceptibility can amplify weak optical signals and potentially reduce the energy required for operations, while also introducing trade-offs from critical slowing down and fluctuations. The project builds on recent work in a laser-driven optical cavity cont...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 months ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Assistant Professor
Queen's University
Canada
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Photonic
Quantum Electronics
Optical Physics
Professor
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Criticality
Nonadiabatic Dynamics
Non-hermitian Systems
Queen’s University
Canada
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
Non-hermitian Physics
Ultracold Physics
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University of Ottawa
Canada
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Quantum Computing
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Magnetism
Nanomagnetism
Microwave Engineering
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Optical Physics
Photonic
Quantum Optics
Scholarships relevant to you
Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship
Partially Funded
MitacsCanadaAnnual
CanadaAnnualThe Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship supports former Globalink interns returning to Canada for graduate study at eligible Canadian universities, with funding for research-based master's or PhD pathways.
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Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
Fully Funded
MitacsCanadaCloses Usually in September
CanadaCloses Usually in SeptemberMitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive international summer research programme in Canada for undergraduate students from eligible countries, pairing them with faculty supervisors at Canadian universities.
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Ontario Trillium Scholarship
Fully Funded
Government of OntarioCanadaAnnual
CanadaAnnualThe Ontario Trillium Scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing doctoral studies at eligible universities in Ontario, Canada.
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.