Research Positions Available

Undergraduate Students - Summer Research in Biochemistry Labs
If you are interested in doing research in the Dept. of Biochemistry during the summer, consider the following options:
- Volunteering (see tab below)
- Western's Work Study Program (see tab below)
- DUROP (see tab below)
- The Western Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (USRI) (see tab below)
- External studentships
- Direct hire
- For students going into 4th-year, consider taking BCHM 4985E during the summer term
Contact Biochemistry faculty whose research interests you to see if they will take you into their labs.
Undergraduate Students - Volunteer Positions
Also check for posted opportunities on Western Connect.
Undergraduate Students - Western's Work Study Program
- Students can work part-time on campus in jobs that accommodate their studies (such as working in a Biochemistry research lab)
- Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need
- Offered for fall/winter term and summer term
Dean's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (DUROP)
This program provides science undergraduate students with hands-on experience working in a research lab during the summer in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
More Information - DUROP
(Click on Award Opportunities)
Western Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (USRI)
- provides undergraduate students with research experiences
- amount: $7500 for 16-weeks in summer
More Information
(Click on Award Opportunities)
Graduate Students
See the webpage Graduate Positions Available.
Postdoctoral Scholars
You are encouraged to contact research faculty in the Biochemistry Dept. for potential postdoctoral positions.