Research Assistant (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Casual 2026-16598
About the role
The Sleep and Brain Health Laboratory at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (sleepandbrainhealth.ca) is seeking two intellectually rigorous and scientifically curious casual research assistants in software development to assist in creating and maintain code applying contemporary signal processing and machine learning approaches to analyze large-scale (1000’s of recordings) human physiological time series (accelerometry [FitBit-like devices], electroencephalography [human brainwaves], cardiopulmonary [heart and lung]) data derived from wearable sensors in human patients to predict sleep (e.g. sleep disorders like sleep apnea) and neurological (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease) outcomes.
Qualifications:
The candidate will have:
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A university background in computer science
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Strong programming
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Previous experience in applying signal processing / time series data analysis / machine learning to human sleep biological signals collected from wearable devices.
Applications: Qualified applicants should submit their interest in this position with an up-to-date resume.
We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No direct emails or phone calls please.
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, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview
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, LGBTQAI2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan
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Research Assistant (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Casual 2026-16598
About the role
The Sleep and Brain Health Laboratory at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (sleepandbrainhealth.ca) is seeking two intellectually rigorous and scientifically curious casual research assistants in software development to assist in creating and maintain code applying contemporary signal processing and machine learning approaches to analyze large-scale (1000’s of recordings) human physiological time series (accelerometry [FitBit-like devices], electroencephalography [human brainwaves], cardiopulmonary [heart and lung]) data derived from wearable sensors in human patients to predict sleep (e.g. sleep disorders like sleep apnea) and neurological (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease) outcomes.
Qualifications:
The candidate will have:
-
A university background in computer science
-
Strong programming
-
Previous experience in applying signal processing / time series data analysis / machine learning to human sleep biological signals collected from wearable devices.
Applications: Qualified applicants should submit their interest in this position with an up-to-date resume.
We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No direct emails or phone calls please.
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, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview
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, LGBTQAI2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Not the right fit? Search for Research Assistant jobs in Toronto, ON
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan