Category Research
Req Number RES-26-00021
Open Date 8/13/2026
Number of Openings 1
DepartmentBloorview Research Institute
Work typeTemporary Full-Time
Salary bandBand F ($41.61 - $52.00/hr)
FTE1.00
Posting Close Date08/31/2026
Description Position Title: Research Engineer
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Start Date: October 5, 2026
End Date: September 30, 2027
Lab: Autism Research Centre
Supervisor: Azadeh Kushki
Program: Bloorview Research Institute
Position SummaryThe 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.
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