High School Intern (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Temporary Full-time 2026-16232

The Focused Ultrasound Laboratory at Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking motivated and responsible high school students to participate in the Focused Ultrasound High School Summer Research Program. This paid summer position provides students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in  world-leading biomedical research laboratory. For summer 2026, students may also be placed on research projects in other laboratories within the Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences platforms at Sunnybrook.

Focused ultrasound is a cutting-edge, non-invasive medical technology that allows treatment of tumours and other diseases without surgery. Our laboratory is internationally recognized for developing innovative technologies for image-guided therapy and targeted drug delivery, with direct clinical and industry impact.

Students in this program will work alongside researchers, engineers, and clinicians from diverse backgrounds including physics, engineering, biology, and medicine. The research environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and strongly connected to real-world medical applications and technology commercialization.

This position is ideal for high school students interested in science, engineering, biomedical technology, or healthcare who are eager to learn and contribute in a professional research setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with hands-on research activities under staff supervision
• Support laboratory and technical tasks, including basic experiments, assembly, or testing
• Collect, organize, and document data accurately following established protocols
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and training sessions as part of the summer research program
• Collaborate with researchers, technicians, and other students in a professional research environment

Comprehensive training will be provided. No prior laboratory experience is required.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age by July 1, 2026 (this means grade 11 and 12 students, and any grade 10s who turn 16 by July 1st)
• Currently enrolled as a high school student
• Must be able to commit to full-time hours in person Monday to Friday, July–August, as this is a paid position
• Strong academic standing in math and sciences
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in the sciences

Required documents:

• Cover letter (1 page limit)
• Résumé
• Student Application Form (PDF).
• Scanned copy of transcript (does not need to be final grade, midterm grades are acceptable)
• Confidential teacher evaluation form (PDF). Please submit only one teacher evaluation form.
• Important: The confidential teacher evaluation form must be emailed directly to fushighschool@sunnybrook.ca. Only forms emailed directly from a teacher will be accepted.
• Save all application documents as one PDF document in the following order: cover letter, résumé, student application form and transcript. The PDF document must be saved with the file name ‘First Name, Last Name_FUS HS Program 2026’ (e.g. John, Doe_FUS HS Program 2026).

Salary range: $16.60-$17.60/hr

Interested individuals should submit a completed application via Talcura by February 20, 2026, by 4 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls.

http://sunnybrook.ca/research/content/?page=sri-groups-fus

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Sunnybrook Research Institute 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 in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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• The location and/or details in the job posting may change depending on operational needs.
• Qualified Applicants must submit a Résumé with their application. Qualifications, skills and demonstrated satisfactory attendance and performance 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

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