We offer a variety of exciting projects for prospective undergraduate summer researchers. Refer to our Research page for insight into some of the options. Trent university students who hold a USRA (or apply for one with Dr. Slepkov) will receive first priority in hiring, followed by USRA students from across Canada. Undergraduate students who do not have an NSERC USRA but who are eager to develop professionally as scientists and are interested in working with us in the summer are also encouraged to contact Dr. Slepkov anytime.

We have openings for motivated and curious students in the Material Science program at Trent University. There are openings both for MSc and PhD projects in nonlinear optical microscopy using ultrafast (broadband) pulsed lasers for studying a wide range of materials ranging from the biological to the geological. Students will receive extensive hands-on training in experimental nonlinear optics and ultrafast laser photonics. Furthermore, opportunities exist for instrumentation design, computer programming, nonlinear optical modelling, and electronics work.

If you are interested in exploring graduate studies opportunities in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Trent University, please contact Dr. Aaron Slepkov.

We do not currently have any openings for a postdoctoral scholar.