Research Analyst I, Neuroscience & Mental Health

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

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Research Analyst I

Here's What You Get to Do:

• Adopt and develop both software and hardware solutions for the collection, analysis and interpretation of research data.
• Identify and Utilize appropriate data processing and analysis methods to assist with the interpretation and understanding of experimental results.
• Helps summarize and contextualize results both verbally and graphically for presentations, publications and grants.
• Facilitate the use and maintenance of software and hardware tools necessary for the acquisition and storage of research data.
• Provide basic training and support for other lab members and trainees (grad students, research assistants).
• Assist researchers in preparing scientific material for presentation in abstracts, manuscripts, talks and grant submissions. Use high-level written, verbal and graphical communication to express complex scientific concepts effectively.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of systems, equipment and network including troubleshooting, identifying and solving performance issues. Liaisons with IS and Research IT as necessary.

Here's What You Need:

• Graduate Degree in Engineering (preferred), Mathematics or Physics (or 3 years of equivalent work experience).
• Must have proven digital signal processing experience using MATLAB (competency in MATLAB will be tested during the interview). Please describe DSP experience in application and be prepared to discuss in interview. Competence in Python also considered an asset.
• Must have proven mathematical modeling and advanced statistical analyses experience (using R or MATLAB). Please describe stats experience in application and be prepared to discuss in interview.
• Must have significant computer programming experience, especially familiarity with MATLAB, python, bash and R.
• Experience using machine learning algorithms is an asset.
• Experience with neuroimaging techniques, such as fMRI, MRI, EEG, MEG and diffusion imaging is preferred.
• Experience with Linux and network administration is an asset.
• Experience in a research or academic health care environment preferred.
• Evidence of research productivity (authorship on journal articles, conference abstracts, etc.) is an asset. Please include list of publications on application.
• Frequently at a computer, but will also need to be back and forth between imaging suites and lab area as well as in meetings in various locations in the Hospital and University.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Employment Type: Full-time 1 year contract with possible extension, 1.0 FTE

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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