2026 Ward Summer Research Student

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Full time

Description The Ward Summer Student Research program provides an opportunity to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship experience. Successful incumbents will have opportunities to work with their mentor on a research project, attend our team lab meetings and participate in the annual Ward Summer Student Research Day where they will have an opportunity to present their findings to the organization and its visitors. At the Autism Research Centre (ARC) at Holland Bloorview, we do research to understand the biology and symptoms of autism/neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), and to develop novel interventions for children and adults with autism and related NDDs. The successful candidate will work on our large Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders Network (POND) Study. The POND study explores how genes, brains and bodies are different if a person has an ASD or ADHD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Intellectual Disability or other NDDs. Compensation Details The program runs for 12 weeks from May 4, 2026 – July 24, 2026. Students will be paid $17.60 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week (full-time), less statutory deductions, including 4% in lieu of vacation and relevant statutory holiday pay. Students will be paid biweekly through payroll. Key Responsibilities Data gathering, entry, analysis and report writing Literature search/review General administrative and clerical functions to support projects Development of program materials and assistance with presentations and teaching Interaction with clients, families and staff of the program, and other program's staff throughout the organizations Additional duties assigned as required Qualifications Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or enrolled in medical school (Required) Minimum cumulative GPA of 80% or over (Required) Demonstrated interest in neurodevelopmental research Able to utilize skills learned in academic studies in this position Able to communicate effectively with staff and clients Demonstrated understanding of a Family-Centered Care service delivery model Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team and be a team player Shows accuracy and attention to detail Able to organize work to ensure deadlines are met and follow-up is complete Has working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel Applies data management skills and principles Application Please submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below: A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript A list of two referees (recent professors, previous employers) who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation in the event you are shortlisted for the position. Please include the full name of referee, title/position, name of institution, institutional email address and phone number Any applications missing this information will not be accepted.



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