University Health Network
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ResearchSummerStudent2026
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“Research Summer Student 2026 at University Health Network. Skills: Quantum computing, Monte Carlo dose calculations, Python programming. Develop and implement a simplified Monte Carlo dose calculation model in Python. Design and test basic quantum computing circuits”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve cancer treatment outcomes; Improve the computational efficiency of dose calculations
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Criminal Record Check may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be 16 years of age or older, Must be enrolled in a Bachelors or Postgraduate program, Physics, Medical Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, Your appointment runs between May 2026 - August 31, 2026, Experience with programming in Python (required)
Nice to Have
Familiarity with scientific computing libraries is an asset, Basic understanding of radiation physics, Monte Carlo methods, or numerical simulation is an asset, Interest in computational physics, radiotherapy, or quantum computing
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement a simplified Monte Carlo dose calculation model in Python
Design and test basic quantum computing circuits
Compare classical and quantum-based approaches
Explore hybrid quantum–classical methods
Perform data analysis and interpret simulation results
Conduct literature reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working within a multidisciplinary team across the University Health Network and the University of Toronto; Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Site: Hydro Place - 700 University Avenue Department: Research Reports to: Clinician Investigator, Radiation Medicine Program Salary Range: $18.67- $22.24 Per Hour Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Shifts: Monday - Friday Status: Temporary Full-time Closing Date: May 27, 2026 Position Summary: The Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a global leader in radiation oncology, integrating clinical care, research, and education to improve cancer treatment outcomes. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, RMP advances innovative technologies in radiation therapy, dosimetry, and patient safety. This summer student project focuses on exploring the potential of quantum computing to accelerate Monte Carlo dose calculations in radiotherapy. Monte Carlo simulation is considered the gold standard for radiation dose calculation due to its high accuracy in modeling r
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