Join our HIVE!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We are always happy to hear from motivated students, postdocs, and researchers interested in seeing if HIVE lab might be the right place for them. Please contact zahra[dot]shakeri[@]utoronto[dot]ca for more details or read more about what we do on the Project page.

Requirements: While proficiency in all these areas is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement. We value a diverse range of experiences and skill sets, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates with a keen interest in health informatics, AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or information visualization. Candidates with a degree in computer science, data science, public health, or a related field are preferred, though it is not mandatory. We also look for candidates with programming skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, strong written and verbal communication skills, a passion for health equity, a commitment to contributing to meaningful research, and the ability to commit to a regular, consistent schedule.

Postdoctoral

If you are interested in pursuing a postdoctoral position with our lab and meet the general requirements, we will need to collaborate on securing funding through postdoctoral scholarships, unless a funded position is announced through a special hiring call. In the absence of such a call, please consider planning for available funding opportunities. If your application is successful, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team. Ensure you are aware of both internal and external deadlines for each opportunity and communicate your plans with me at least three months prior to the deadline.

Full-time Graduate Students

Full-time Graduate Students: Fall 2026 Intake

HIVE Lab is now accepting applications for one fully funded PhD position and one competitive MSc position starting in Fall 2026.
We are a collaborative team working at the intersection of health informatics, artificial intelligence, and data visualization, dedicated to precision public health and health equity.

What We Look For

  • Proven research experience shown through publications, conference papers, or substantial projects
  • Exceptional academic writing skills and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly
  • Strong discipline and time-management to meet project milestones and publication deadlines
  • Interest in grant writing or experience preparing funding proposals
  • Technical depth in at least one of the following: machine learning, natural language processing, data science, or information visualization
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Genuine enthusiasm for improving public and population health through data-driven methods

Why Join HIVE Lab

  • Work on high-impact projects that influence health policy and patient outcomes
  • Access to rich datasets, cutting-edge computational resources, and dedicated mentorship
  • Opportunities to co-author peer-reviewed papers, present at major conferences, and lead grant submissions
  • A supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth

How to Apply

  1. CV and unofficial transcripts
  2. Writing sample (published paper, thesis chapter, or technical report)

Email your application as a single PDF to zahra[dot]shakeri[at]utoronto[dot]ca with the subject line
“Fall 2026 Graduate Application–[Your Name]”.

We look forward to connecting with you and learning more about your interests in the future. Thank you for considering us in your academic journey!

Part-time Graduate Students

For part-time candidates, we are exclusively accepting applications for our self-funded MSc programs. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including clinical, epidemiology, and computer science, who are interested in applying novel data science techniques in their fields. Positions for part-time MSc students are available for Fall 2025.

Volunteers and Practicum Students

Thank you for your interest in our Summer 2025 positions. At this time, we do not have any openings for the summer term. However, we encourage those interested in volunteer Research Assistant or internship opportunities to consider applying for the Fall 2025 term. Please feel free to reach out after mid-April. Thank you again for your interest, and we hope to potentially collaborate in the future.