Student, Bioinformatics

About OICR

OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

Job Details

Position: Student

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Diagnostic Development

Reports To: Co-Director, Diagnostic Development and Principal Research Scientist

Hiring Range: $34/hour; total compensation includes a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 15 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Part-time, Temporary (6-month contract)

Position Summary

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a student with strong bioinformatics experience to join the Diagnostic Development program. The program focuses on advancing personalized medicine approaches to maximize the chances of positive outcomes for those experiencing cancer. Our team includes internationally recognized experts in biomarker discovery and validation and actively works with diagnostics industry and biotech companies. This position is to assist with the analysis of spatial proteomic and transcriptional data to discover biomarkers that stratify risk in prostate cancer. Working under the direction of the senior staff you will have the opportunity to work with large datasets to address problems that have direct impact on clinical needs and patient care.

This position is temporary, part-time for six months.

Position Responsibilities

Perform bioinformatic analysis on diverse data sets, including, genome and transcriptome sequencing data, spatial biology data.

Develop and maintain automated workflows for data analysis and reporting.

Integrate diverse datasets in multiple platforms and conduct unified meta-analyses.

Perform downstream data analysis, including visualization, pathway, drug response analyses and clinical association studies.

Collaborate with team members to interpret results and communicate findings effectively.

Assist with the documentation and presentation of analytical methods and research outcomes.

Position Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience analyzing single-cell transcriptomic datasets, including data generated using the Bruker CosMx platform.

Proficiency in R programming for data analysis and visualization.

Understanding of statistical concepts and commonly used statistical tests for biological data analysis.

Familiarity with Linux-based computing environments and high-performance or cluster computing systems.

Demonstrated experience applying bioinformatic approaches to prostate cancer research.

Familiarity with molecular biology and/or sequencing data.

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca .

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page .

• POSTED DATE: November 2, 2026
• CLOSING DATE: November 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan ( https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/ ). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/ . Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.