Research Assistant (SRI) - Graham Neuroimaging Laboratory - Regular Full Time 2024-11335

The Graham Neuroimaging Laboratory (GNL) at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a motivated and serious individual to fill the role of Research Assistant.

The GNL focuses on advanced medical research applications involving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain. The projects are wide-ranging and span multiple fields including technology development, MRI safety and bioeffects on tissues, reduction/elimination of image artifacts, novel MRI acquisitions and analyses, and neuroimaging studies of multiple different patient populations.  Many of these projects are conducted in close collaboration with clinician researchers and cognitive neuroscientists. This is an excellent environment for a motivated individual interested in neuroimaging research and data analytics to gain valuable skills and experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The research assistant will conduct key tasks including, but not limited to:

• Participant recruitment and coordination of activities to support new and ongoing neuroimaging experiments
• Conducting lab experiments, analyzing data and writing publications
• Keeping records of experimental information and data
• Meeting with Dr. Graham, his lab personnel and collaborators to discuss their requirements

The research assistant must also be capable of entering and working in the magnet room of an MRI system.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Science or engineering degree
• Experience with primary literature and review
• Ability to perform hands-on experiments
• Prior experience in medical image analysis or a related field, organization and initiative, and a proven ability to work both independently and in a group setting
• Ability to follow established policies, guidelines, procedures and objectives
• Ability to detect, analyze and creatively resolve issues as they arise
• Excellent time management, record keeping and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members in a dynamic environment, as well as human volunteers during their recruitment, participation and follow-up
• Work is on site
• Experience is preferable

Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to:

GNL Recruiting

physscirecruitment@sunnybrook.ca

This advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.