Research Assistant
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Job description, work day and responsibilities
About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
About Us
The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has made its mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.
To be leaders in the advancement of biomedical knowledge and its clinical application for the betterment of human health.
Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will support the Lightsheet microscopy and ultra-high field MRI research activities in the Khan Computational Imaging Lab at Robarts Research Institute. The incumbent will help develop, apply and evaluate machine learning methods for image processing and analysis, and will liaise with staff and graduate students working in the lab and in the wider interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will assist in open source software development projects ongoing in the lab, and develop dashboards for performing data curation and quality control. The Research Assistant may also assist with the preparation scientific publications and dissemination of research.
Duties/responsibilities:
Develop and evaluate machine learning methods for lightsheet microscopy processing and segmentation
Help build data dashboards for data annotation and QC
Collaborate with staff and students on research publications
Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience:
1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
Experience building and training machine learning models
Proficient in software development with Python
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve research team goals
Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
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Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any ****** orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 51+-661-21+4.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Offer ID: #1064523,
Published: 2 weeks ago,
Company registered: 6 months ago
