Canada Impact+ PhD Candidates
The Cyber Science Lab (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) is seeking expressions of interest from Canada Impact+ PhD candidates for upcoming nomination cycles.
Eligibility (mandatory)
- No current affiliation with a Canadian institution.
- Must be currently studying or working outside Canada at the time of nomination.
- Must have completed a first-class MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, or a closely related field, with a minimum CGPA of 17+/20 or 80+/100.
- Must meet English proficiency requirements (University of Guelph):
https://graduatestudies.uoguelph.ca/future/international/english
Research excellence (mandatory)
- Demonstrated first-author (lead author) publication record, with at least two published papers in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
- Preference will be given to candidates with an active GitHub profile or relevant repositories to support validation of coding quality.
Important note for returning applicants
If you previously applied to our postings, you must re-apply specifically for this Canada Impact+ opportunity.
Timeline
- Application deadline: January 5, 2026
- Expected start date: September 2026 (subject to funding availability and nomination timelines)
Hiring / Nomination Process
- 30-minute introductory interview (shortlisted candidates).
- Institutional nomination (when nomination cycles are available).
- Candidates who successfully pass the institutional nomination stage will be invited to proceed to the full application stage.
How to Apply
Email the following to careers@cybersciencelab.com:
- CV
- Master’s & undergraduate transcripts
- Proof of meeting English requirements:
https://graduatestudies.uoguelph.ca/future/international/english
Only applications submitted via the careers email and meeting the mandatory requirements will be considered.