| POSITION TITLE |
Summer Student (Scholars Program in Geriatrics Research) |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (Geriatrics Research) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
Organization Description
Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum. Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care. Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.
Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
Program Overview:
The Sinai Health Summer Scholars Program in Geriatrics provides an opportunity for students to engage in research and quality-improvement projects focused on the care of older adults. The program is designed for students with an interest in geriatric medicine, health services research, and inclusive healthcare education. Selected students will gain hands-on experience in research design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation.
Important:
Applicants must indicate the specific project they are applying to in their cover letter. Applications without this information will not be reviewed.
Available Projects:
1. Medical Oncology in Older Adults
Description: Opportunities exist across multiple studies, including:
- Prospective data collection of patients seen in the geriatric oncology clinic.
- Randomized trial of geriatric assessment versus remote symptom monitoring in older men with metastatic prostate cancer.
- Implementation study of electronic self-geriatric assessment.
- Study examining access issues in racialized older adults with cancer.
- AI-based chemotherapy toxicity prediction.
Student Contributions (depending on project):
- Defining project question and scope
- Performing/updating literature review
- Preparing protocols for ethics submission
- Patient recruitment and study-specific assessments (e.g., questionnaires, interviews)
- Data extraction, cleaning, and basic statistical analysis
- Preparing abstracts and manuscripts for conferences or publication
Preferred Skills: Interest in clinical research, quantitative/qualitative methods, and oncology or geriatric care.
2. HIV and Older Adults
Description: Students will contribute to projects focused on HIV medication reviews, long-term care, and understanding the intersection of HIV care and aging.
Student Contributions:
- Literature review and protocol preparation
- Data collection and analysis
- Writing abstracts and manuscripts
Preferred Skills: Background in public health, HIV care, or geriatrics; experience with quantitative or qualitative methods.
3. Improving Alternate Level of Care (ALC) Processes
Description: This quality-improvement project examines drivers of inappropriate ALC designation among hospitalized older adults, care planning, and system-level barriers, with the goal of improving patient-centered care and hospital flow.
Student Contributions:
- Literature search and synthesis
- Data abstraction/chart review
- Qualitative methods (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis)
- Supporting development of targeted interventions
Preferred Skills: Interest in quality improvement, health services research, or hospital-based geriatric care.
4. Co-Designing an Inclusive Geriatric Healthcare Curriculum
Description: Develop a comprehensive, evidence-informed curriculum integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles for geriatric healthcare education. Students will support co-design workshops, data collection, and analysis to create culturally responsive training for future healthcare providers.
Student Contributions:
- Conducting and analyzing focus groups/interviews
- Participating in co-design workshops
- Thematic analysis and use of NVivo or similar software
- Supporting curriculum development and manuscript preparation
Preferred Skills: Experience in qualitative research, thematic analysis, co-design methods, or EDI-focused projects.
5. Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of the Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Summer Scholars Program
Description: This project evaluates the long-term impact of the Sinai Health Summer Scholars program on participants’ academic and career trajectories. Surveys will be analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods, with findings informing program improvements and scholarly outputs.
Student Contributions:
- Analyze survey results using qualitative and quantitative methods
- Thematic analysis and manuscript preparation
- Support knowledge translation of findings
Preferred Skills: Experience in qualitative research, thematic analysis, NVivo or similar software; prior research experience is an asset.
General Requirements for All Applicants:
- Current enrollment in a relevant academic program
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Interest in geriatrics and research
Application Instructions:
- Submit a cover letter specifying the exact project you are applying to.
- Include your CV/resume.
Pay rate: $17.60/hr
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
Our hiring process uses job posting portals that screen relevant keywords, followed by a review from a human recruiter.
| Posting open until February 6, 2026. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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