2027 Winter Student Program - Radiobiology and Bioinformatic Research Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid statutory holidays

Floating holiday

4% additional earnings on each pay

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Radiobiology and Bioinformatics Research Student for a 4‑month term at Chalk River, with potential extension. You will conduct experiments, analyze multi‑omics data, and contribute to dose–response modelling and AOP framework development under supervision.

Ideal candidates are in biology or computational life sciences, with experience in R, Python, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Toxicology, or related life sciences or computational sciences.
• Upper-year undergraduates, Master’s students, or early-stage Ph.D. students encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments under supervision and independently with detailed instructions.
• Utilize lab equipment and software for sample prep and data analysis.
• Maintain meticulous records and generate reports using MS Office tools.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents.
• Assist in processing, analyzing, and integrating transcriptomic and proteomic datasets.
• Perform bioinformatic analyses using R and other computational tools.
• Support dose‑response modelling workflows including BMD modelling.
• Contribute to AOP framework by linking multi‑omics signals to outcomes.
• Prepare figures, summaries and data visualizations for internal presentations/publications.
• Participate in team meetings and document analysis workflows.

Skills

R

Python

Omics analysis

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Toxicology, or related fields

Upper‑year undergraduate, Master’s, or early Ph.D. candidate

Tools

R

Python

MS Office

Job description

2027 Winter Student Program - Radiobiology and Bioinformatic Research Student Position Number 1350 Classification Term # of openings 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in leading‑edge biological and computational research? Can you see yourself working with scientists and researchers to analyze complex biological data and contribute to studies that advance our understanding of radiation effects on human health? Do you enjoy combining biology, data analysis, and problem‑solving in a collaborative research environment? If you answered yes, this may be the opportunity you're looking for.

If you answered yes, this may be the opportunity you're looking for. Our Chalk River Laboratories location is looking for a Radiobiology and Bioinformatics Research Student to support innovative research in radiation biology, multi‑omics analysis, benchmark dose modelling, and systems biology. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full‑time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.

Department:4701 Radiobiology & Health
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 4 Months (January - April), with the ability to extend to an 8-12 month term
Field of Study: Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM), Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology (BMI), or Cell and Molecular Biology
Year of study: 2nd year or higher

What you will be doing!

• Conducting experiments both under supervision and independently, following detailed instructions.
• Utilizing laboratory equipment and software for sample preparation and data analysis.
• Maintaining meticulous records of experiments and generating detailed reports using MS Office tools.
• Preparing essential chemical solutions and laboratory reagents.
• Assisting in the processing, analysis, and integration of transcriptomic and proteomic datasets.
• Performing bioinformatic analyses using R and other computational tools.
• Supporting the development of dose‑response models, including BMD modelling workflows.
• Contributing to AOP framework development by identifying molecular pathways and linking multi‑omics signals to biological outcomes.
• Preparing figures, summary reports, and data visualizations for internal presentations and potential publications.
• Participating in team meetings, presenting progress updates, and documenting analysis workflows.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Applicants should be in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Toxicology, or related life sciences or computational sciences.
  • Upper‑year undergraduate students, Master’s students, or early‑stage Ph.D. students are encouraged to apply.
• Experience
  • Experience in research laboratories is preferred.
  • Experience with R, Python, or other statistical/computational software.
  • Previous coursework or experience in omics analysis, statistics, machine learning, or bioinformatics is an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to work with large datasets, maintain organized documentation, and follow reproducible research practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
  • Motivation to learn new tools and approaches in multi‑omics and data‑driven biological research.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty‑seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What we offer Students:

• Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
• 1 Company Floating Holiday;
• Instead of cumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work‑life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on‑site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.