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Postdoctoral Applicants

Researchers interested in undertaking postdoctoral research in the Ultrafast Microscopy and Magnetism Research Group are invited to contact Dr. Burgess. At this time there is no specific open postdoctoral position, however highly qualified candidates, or candidates who have or are applying for fellowship funding will be considered.

Many fellowships are available to support PDFs in Canada. The most prominent Canadian Fellowships are the NSERC PDF Awards, and the Banting Fellowships. Additionally, Dr. Burgess is eligible to host Feodor Lynen Fellows. German Nationals who are interested are encouraged to contact Dr. Burgess to discuss hosting arrangements and research plans.

NSERC PDFs

Banting Fellowships

Feodor Lynen Fellowships

Graduate Student Applicants

Positions are available for MSc and PhD students supported by scholarships. Interested students should contact Dr. Burgess via e-mail and include a C.V. plus contact information for three references. GRE results are an asset, but are not a requirement. International applicants should include English language equivalency test results.

Applicants must also apply to the University of Manitoba Department of Physics and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The application requirements and procedure may be found below.

University of Manitoba Application Instructions and Deadlines

University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies Website

Due to a high volume of applicants, it is possible that not all applicants will receive a response following initial evaluation of the applications.

Additional Information

FGS Application Portal

Programs and Requirements

Fellowships

International Fellowships

Undergraduate Researcher Applicants

Undergraduates interested in learning about and undertaking research using ultrafast optics and scanning tunnelling microscopy to study electronic and magnetic dynamics are invited to contact Dr. Burgess. Positions are available starting in Summer 2018.

Interested undergraduates are encouraged to apply for an NSERC , or a Faculty of Science Undergraduate Student Research Award . The application process is handled through the Department of Physics.

Students should contact the Department of Physics to determine eligibility and to proceed with the application. The competition for Undergraduate Summer Awards for 2018 is not yet open. It will open sometime this fall. The departmental deadline will likely be in early January 2018.

University of Manitoba Department of Physics

Undergraduate Research Awards Listing

Contact Information

jacob.burgess (at) umanitoba (dot) ca