Research Data Scientist

Autismservices; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Light Source Inc. in Saskatoon invites applications for data science roles focusing on diffraction, spectroscopy, imaging, and beamline analytics. You will develop and implement data-analysis workflows to maximize scientific output.

The role requires strong Python skills, experience with machine learning, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. A relevant undergraduate degree is required, with advanced degrees considered an asset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing data analysis and ML algorithms using Python or similar languages.
• Alternatively, 2+ years with a Masters in a related field.
• Experience handling large, complex scientific datasets is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with beamline scientists to develop and implement data analysis and ML algorithms.
• Provide CLSI user community with robust, curated data-analysis workflows to maximize scientific output.
• Analyze large and complex datasets from synchrotron beamlines using Python or other relevant languages.
• Develop and maintain data processing pipelines for integration, reduction, and quality assurance.
• Work closely with beamline teams to optimize data acquisition, processing protocols, and data quality.
• Develop and maintain or adopt data visualization tools to effectively communicate analytical results.
• Stay current with emerging data analysis and ML techniques and apply them to improve research outcomes.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Machine learning

Scientific computing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

Masters/PhD asset

Job description

Submit a cover letter and resume along with references, in confidence, onlineat www.lightsource.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until August 16,2026. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listedcandidates will be contacted.

Application Information

Employer Name: Canadian Light Source Inc.

Employer Address:
44 INNOVATION BLVD
SASKATOON, SK
CANADA
S7N2V3

Representative Duties

• Collaborate with beamline scientists to develop and implement data analysis and machine learning algorithms for diffraction, spectroscopy, imaging, and other beamline techniques.
• Provide the CLSI user community with robust and curated data-analysis workflows to maximize scientific output.
• Analyze large and complex datasets from synchrotron beamlines using Python or other relevant programming languages.
• Develop and maintain data processing pipelines for integration, reduction, and quality assurance.
• Work closely with beamline teams to optimize data acquisition, processing protocols, and data quality.
• Develop and maintain or adopt data visualization tools to effectively communicate analytical results.
• Stay current with emerging data analysis and machine learning techniques and apply them to improve research outcomes.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required.
• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline with a focus on scientific data analysis and machine learning is not required but would be an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and implementing data analysis and machine learning algorithms using Python or other relevant languages.
• OR a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience with a Masters degree.
• OR a minimum of 1 year of related experience with a recently completed Ph.D.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, complex scientific datasets is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong programming skills in Python or comparable languages.
• Experience with data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.