Research Assistant (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-Time 2026-18706

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to support focused ultrasound research in a hospital-based setting. The role involves experimental data collection and analysis within a multidisciplinary team including physics, engineering, biology, and medicine.

The successful candidate will assist with preclinical studies, perform benchtop ultrasound experiments, and digitize histology slides, contributing to a fast-paced biomedical research environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience in a focused ultrasound research lab.
• Interest in biomedical research in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preclinical studies.
• Conduct benchtop focused ultrasound experiments.
• Digitize histology slides.
• Assist other lab members with experiments and data analysis.

Skills

Lab experience

Focused ultrasound

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Histology imaging

Job description

A full-time, grant-funded Research Assistant position is available immediately in the Physical Sciences Platform at Sunnybrook Research Institute, to study focused ultrasound applications in the central nervous system.

This research group has a multi-disciplinary team of individuals with backgrounds in physics, engineering, biology, and medicine. The clinical relevance of this work is high, and the pace of research is fast. This is an excellent environment for a motivated individual interested in the field of medical technology and biomedical engineering to gain valuable skills and experience

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with experimental data collection and data analysis work.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with preclinical studies
• Conducting benchtop focused ultrasound experiments
• Digitizing histology slides
• Assisting other lab members as required with their experiments and data analysis

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Prior experience working in a focused ultrasound research lab

The position is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to biomedical research in a hospital based setting.

• The location and/or details in the job posting may change depending on operational needs.
• Qualified Applicants must submit a Résumé and cover letter 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.