Research Engineer

Delphi Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking a research engineer with expertise in machine learning and data science to develop innovative algorithms that improve understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions. You will collaborate with engineers, clinicians, and third-party researchers to advance technology-based supports for children.

We value equity and accessibility; the lab supports diverse candidates and emphasizes data privacy, rigorous research methods, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Familiarity with statistics, data visualization, and machine learning methods.
• Proficiency with Python and/or R, specifically related to statistics and machine learning.
• Experience analysing clinical research data, such as physiological signals, clinical assessments, survey data, or neuroimaging data.
• Experience communicating research results, including written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analyses for clinical research studies including cleaning, visualization, statistics and machine learning.
• Support setup of devices and software used for data collection.
• Assist manuscript preparation, especially methods and results sections.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team and provide updates in weekly meetings.
• Manage multiple ongoing projects and ensure data privacy and security.

Skills

Statistics

Data visualization

Machine learning

Python

R

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.

Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada. Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Neurodiversity and Personalized Health Lab at Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a research engineer with expertise in machine learning/data science. He/she/they will develop innovative algorithms that improve the understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and contribute to development of technology-based supports for children. In that context, he/she/they will collaborate with engineers, clinicians, and third-party researchers and laboratories.

Our lab is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research ntists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data analyses for clinical research studies. Analyses may include cleaning/aggregating large datasets, visualizing data, statistical analysis, signal processing, machine learning, etc.
• Support setup of devices and software used for data collection
• Support the preparation of manuscripts, specifically methods and results sections
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary team, provide updates during weekly meetings
• Manage multiple on-going projects
• Maintaining the privacy and security of data being analyzed by following hospital best practices and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
• Familiarity with statistics, data visualization, and machine learning methods
• Proficiency with Python and/or R, specifically related to statistics and machine learning
• Experience analysing clinical research data, such as physiological signals, clinical assessments, survey data, or neuroimaging data (transferable skills also considered)
• Experience communicating research results, including written and oral

About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.