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We have multiple positions for exceptional graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars with backgrounds in applied physics, electrical engineering, and computer science. Here is some . Here is an and .
We welcome qualified applicants and are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas to apply.
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Postdoctoral Fellows and Visiting Scholars
Candidates for postdoctoral researchers or visiting scholar positions with experience or interest in silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, neuromorphic computing, and/or quantum photonics should contact Prof. Shastri directly (shastri@ieee.org). Please include a 1-page research statement, a copy of your CV, and a list of three references. Some funding sources include: (open to all), (Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada), (open to all), (open to all), (postdoctoral fellows from Mitacs’s partner countries), (fellows from select partner countries), (residents of Ontario), and Queen's Post-Doctoral Fellowship (open to all). Please also consult this detailed list of external funding agencies, , and the (internships between Canadian and Indian institutes).
Graduate Students (PhD and MSc/MASc)
We review applications of exceptional candidates on a continuous basis (there is no deadline). Prospective students should submit their application online through Physics or Engineering Physics. Please indicate Prof. Shastri's name in the applications. Additional information on graduate applications is available here: Prospective Graduate Students or by emailing Ms Alla Kryachkova (ak204@queensu.ca). Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
To find out if there is a mutual interest, please email Prof. Shastri (shastri@ieee.org) and include a copy (PDF) of your CV, transcripts, and a paragraph on why you would like to join Shastri Lab.
Note: We receive many emails and are unable to respond to each. Please be assured that Prof. Shastri goes over every CV that he receives. Only candidates that most closely meet our requirements will receive a reply.
Funding: Graduate students will receive full financial support to let them focus on research activities and academic development. We offer competitive funding packages to our students. Please see PhD Funding and MSc/MASc Funding. For international students we provide an additional $5,000 per year to directly cover tuition fees (the approximate difference between foreign and Canadian student fees).
On top of the full financial support from Queen's, here are some additional funding sources: (Doctoral Program), (Doctoral Program), (Master’s Program), (OGS), (former Globalink research interns), (graduate students from partner countries), and .
Prof. Shastri on students' importance in the lab
Queen's Accelerated Master's (MSc/MASc) Students
If you are a third year undergraduate student at Queen's, we have Accelerated Master's positions in our team (starting each May). Learn more about this unique program. Please contact Prof. Shastri (shastri@ieee.org) for more Information.
Undergraduate Students (BSc/BASc)
We welcome undergraduate students to work on thesis and summer research in the lab. Please contact Prof. Shastri (shastri@ieee.org) for information. Opportunities for undergraduate researchers include: (USRA), Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowships (USSRF), (SWEP), (ASURF), (internships between Canadian and Indian institutes), (international undergrads from partner countries), and (senior undergrads from partner countries).
Note: We expect undergraduate researchers to be self-motivated and treat research as a commitment similar to taking a class. Learn more about the Engineering Physics program at Queen's:
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One of Canada’s oldest degree granting universities, established by Royal Charter in 1841, Queen’s University is home of Dr. Arthur B. McDonald, 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics. Queen's has a tradition of excellence as one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, and consistently achieves top rankings in national surveys; e.g., Queen’s ranks 4th among medical-doctoral universities in Canada. Glimpse of Queen's:
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Centrally located between Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal, Kingston combines small-town accessibility with big-city convenience for an experience that will make new students feel right at home. Ranked the 3rd best place to live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine and identified as one of the by the BBC, Kingston has a beautiful and historic downtown core that's walking distance from the campus and home to a vibrant, eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and live entertainment venues. The campus is situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, considered one of the best places in the world for freshwater sailing. The nearby Thousand Islands National Park of Canada is a real treat for all nature enthusiasts.
Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
Ne Queen’s University e’tho nońwe nikanónhsote tsi nońwe ne Haudenasaunee tánon Anishinaabek tehatihsnónhsahere ne óhontsa.
Gimaakwe Gchi-gkinoomaagegamig atemagad Naadowe miinwaa Anishinaabe aking.
We are grateful to live and learn on these lands.