Research Summer Student 2026

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  • Toronto, ON
  • $22.24 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Company DescriptionUHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Hydro Place - 700 University Avenue
Department: Research
Reports to: Clinician Investigator, Radiation Medicine Program
Salary Range: $18.67- $22.24 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: April 30, 2026Position Summary:
The Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a global leader in radiation oncology, integrating clinical care, research, and education to improve cancer treatment outcomes. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, RMP advances innovative technologies in radiation therapy, dosimetry, and patient safety.This summer student position will support a cutting-edge research project focused on developing next-generation optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs) using nanowire-based nanotechnology. These advanced dosimeters aim to overcome limitations of conventional devices by enabling improved radiation sensitivity, flexibility, and spatial resolution for complex clinical environments. The project is conducted in collaboration with the University of Toronto and involves both laboratory-based fabrication and clinical-oriented evaluation.The student will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside medical physicists, engineers, and researchers, gaining hands-on experience in nanotechnology, radiation dosimetry, and emerging computational approaches such as quantum-enhanced Monte Carlo simulations.Duties:
  • Assist in the fabrication of novel OSLD prototypes using nanowire-based materials in a laboratory setting.
  • Support experimental testing and calibration of OSLDs for radiation dose measurement accuracy and reliability.
  • Conduct literature reviews and contribute to research on radiation dosimetry, nanotechnology, and quantum computing applications.
  • Participate in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental and simulation results.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical physicists, graduate students, and engineers across UHN and the University of Toronto.
  • Contribute to Monte Carlo simulation studies, including exploratory work on quantum computing approaches for radiation dose modeling.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation of research findings and project progress.
Qualifications
  • Must be 16 years of age or older, per UHN policy
  • Your appointment runs between May 2026- August 31, 2026
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Medical Physics, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in radiation dosimetry, nanotechnology, or medical physics research.
  • Basic understanding of laboratory research methods or experimental design (wet lab or physics lab experience is an asset).
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python) is an asset.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
  • Previous research experience is an asset but not required.
Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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