Student (SRI) - Biological Sciences - Temporary Full-time 2026-16348

The Biological Sciences Platform (BSP) at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario, has an opening for a summer student.

Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) is one of the world’s premier academic medical research centres, renowned for our work in medical imaging, biology, and clinical evaluative sciences. As part of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, SRI is dedicated to advancing health care through pioneering research and partnerships that translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice.

SRI offers a Summer Student Research Program that provides undergraduate students with a unique hospital-based research experience and showcases the postgraduate environment as a prospective career. The successful candidate will operate under the supervision of a designated scientist on a research or development project. Responsibilities may include a range of tasks, with opportunities to work in different on-site environments, enhance technical and analytical competencies, and improve scientific communication skills. The program, which runs from May to late August, features regular seminars whereby leading faculty talk about their research. In August, students present their work at the Summer Student Poster Competition.

These positions are open to undergraduates in health sciences, biomedical engineering, life sciences or related disciplines in a recognized Canadian university program. The SRI Summer Studentship Award recognizes students with a high academic standing and have demonstrated interest in the field of research and sciences as a possible future career.  More information can be found on the SRI Summer Student Page (under Funding).

Biological Sciences at the Sunnybrook Research Institute

Research in the biological sciences platform encompasses fundamental, translational, and clinical science. Our scientists and trainees use a range of experimental approaches and techniques to understand the mechanisms of healthy and diseased physiology to understand the functions and interconnections of molecules, cells, organs and systems.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.

The location and/or details in the job posting may change depending on operational needs.

Qualified Applicants must submit:

Résumé with their application and  Student transcript

Qualifications, skills and demonstrated interest are considered as part of the selection process.

Sunnybrook is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this on your Internal Application/Transfer Form.