Share Email Opening Title Summer Student – Dr. Elaine Biddiss  Category Research   Req Number RES-17-00033   Open Date 12/1/2017   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade $14.00/hr  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 01/31/2018  Description The Ward Summer Student Research program provides an opportunity to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship experience. Successful incumbents will have opportunities to work with their mentor on a research project, attend our Lunch ‘n’ Learns and participate in the annual Ward Summer Student Research Day where they will have an opportunity to present their findings to the organization and its visitors. We are looking for an enthusiastic summer student to work on our interactive gaming projects for physical and occupational therapies. We use the latest interactive gaming technologies (Kinect 2.0, Leap Motion, and Myo), to push the current limits of technology to help meet our goals. Working with clinicians, engineers and researchers you will be assisting in developing/analyzing/researching interactive video games that incorporate the goals of our clients’ therapies. In this position, you will have the opportunity to: Understand the goals of physical and occupational therapies Work with and refine interactive gaming environments that address these goals Assist in the collection and analysis of data from ongoing research studies Develop software algorithms to track and identify desired therapeutic movements Assist in the development of video games, including but not limited to concept creation, plot development, level design and software development Qualifications. The following skillsets are desirable for this role: Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, or medical school Minimum cumulative GPA of 80% or over Previous experience working on observational and/or kinematic research studies Previous experience on software development projects, especially video games Technical skills in machine learning, image processing, signal processing, and/or programming (Unity, C++) may be an asset Interest in video games Strong problem solving skills with a desire to learn Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team Application Please submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below: 1. A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) 2. A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript 3. One letter of reference from a professor or previous employer * *If the person providing your reference wishes to submit directly to BRI they can do so by emailing brievents@hollandbloorview.ca, noting in the subject line your first and last name, as well as the last name of the scientist(s) you have applied to work with. Any applications missing this information will not be accepted.   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Scientist - Neuroimaging in Toronto, ON Posted on: 12/4/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: