Research Assistant (SRI) - Physical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-15681 (2025-15681)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top research hospital in Toronto is seeking a qualified candidate to organize and conduct ultrasound imaging and therapy trials, with a focus on advancing cancer treatment methodologies. The ideal candidate holds an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in biomedical or related sciences, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with research regulations is beneficial. This role supports innovative research to improve patient outcomes and enhance cancer treatment effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Completion of M.Sc. or Ph.D. in biomedical or related sciences.
• Experience with imaging methodologies and image analysis.
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct ultrasound imaging trials.
• Organize and conduct ultrasound therapy trials.
• Organize and conduct Health Canada Regulated trials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in biomedical or related sciences

Job description

One of Canada's Top 10 Research Hospitals, Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing innovations in care for the more than 1.3 million patients the hospital cares for annually. Sunnybrook Research Institute is the research enterprise of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Research spans three Toronto-based campuses, eight programs and three scientific platforms. Our main aims are to understand and prevent disease, and to develop treatments that enhance and extend life. Our vision is to invent the future of health care. Each year, we conduct about $100 million in research across 500,000 square feet, including in the world’s first Centre for Research in Image-Guided Therapeutics.

Dr. Czarnota's laboratory is conducting basic and clinical research into radiomics-based ultrasound methods for cancer chemotherapy treatment response prediction and monitoring, as well as using new ultrasound-stimulated microbubble methods to enhance effects of radiation-treatments for cancer.

Summary Of Duties

• Organizing and conducting ultrasound imaging trials
• Organizing and conducting ultrasound therapy trials
• Organizing and conducting Health Canada Regulated trials
• Other - as needed

Qualifications

• Successful completion of M.Sc. or Ph.D. in biomedical or related sciences
• Recognized certification as a clinical trials specialist is an asset
• Experience with imaging methodologies and image analysis
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English language usage
• Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and guidelines