Openings for Graduate Students (Master/PhD levels) in Ultrafast Photonics

About Us:
INRS is a top-tier Canadian research and training university dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges through cutting-edge research and graduate education. Located in the vibrant city of Montreal, the center INRS-EMT provides a dynamic, collaborative environment where academic excellence meets technological innovation.
The Photonic Signals and Systems Group, led by Professor José Azaña at INRS-EMT, has a worldwide recognized record of achievements in ultrafast optical signal processing using fiber and integrated photonic technologies. Driven by a collaborative and innovative group dynamic, we tackle critical challenges in photonics through cutting-edge research, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with leading industry players. Our mission extends beyond innovation, as we are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of researchers and engineers in this transformative field. We are looking for motivated graduate students to join our team and contribute to our innovative research.

Position Overview:
Our research involves smart manipulations of waves and fields, mainly in the optical domain (light), to achieve critical signal/image processing functionalities with the needed performance (e.g., ultrahigh speed) and efficiency for future applications, beyond the potential of present solutions. Applications of specific interest to the group include ultrahigh-speed and ultra-secure communications, next-generation computing and information processing, broadband radar and lidar systems, advanced optical imaging and sensing, quantum optics, and ultrafast metrology. Positions are currently available for graduate students to work on several exciting research projects, such as:

• Highly-efficient, ultrafast computing engines, based on optical neural networks and beyond.
• Quantum-optics processing and analysis for next-generation communications, sensing and computing.
• Ultrahigh-speed signal processing and computing chips based on integrated photonics.

The available positions offer opportunities to engage in theoretical analysis, numerical modeling and/or experimental testing, tailored to the candidate’s strengths and interests. This is a unique chance for aspiring researchers to get involved in timely and highly relevant science and technology problems!

 

What We’re Offering:

• Competitive funding and scholarship opportunities (commensurate with the top scholarships offered by Canadian research funding agencies, such as NSERC).
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities for both numerical and experimental work in ultrafast photonic signal processing, quantum optics and broadband microwave engineering.
• Opportunities to integrated in a world-class dynamic research environment and attend highly reputed national and international technical conferences.
• Experience the vibrant academic and cultural environment of Montréal, a renowned hub for science and technology, including optics and photonics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Applied physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• An excellent academic record.
• Strong background and/or previous research experience in optics, photonics, and/or signal processing (e.g., Fourier theory).
• Strong skills in oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in English or French.