Share Email Opening Title 2020 Ward Summer Student - Tom Chau  Category Research   Req Number RES-19-00046   Open Date 12/2/2019   Number of Openings 3   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade $14.00/hr  FTE 1.00  Posting Close Date 01/31/2020  Description Bloorview Research Institute 2020 Ward Summer Research Student Program     Title: Ward Summer Research Student Status: Temporary Full Time (1.00 FTE) Compensation: $14/hr Start Date: May 4, 2020 End Date: August 21, 2020 Lab: PRISM Lab Supervisor: Dr. Tom Chau Program: Bloorview Research Institute   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.   The student will be a member of the PRISM lab – a multidisciplinary team of individuals focused on the development of innovating technologies, with special focus on human-and brain-machine interfaces, for children and youth with disabilities and special needs. The student will have the opportunity to work on a project aims to develop and evaluate technology solutions to improve the quality of life of individuals with severe disabilities. This role will involve collaboration with a multidisciplinary team composed of engineers, clinicians, and stakeholders. In this context, the student will specifically assist with technology prototyping, recruitment, data collection, data entry, and data analysis of brain signals (e.g., EEG, fNIRS). The student will learn how to interact with children and youth in a research context, gain knowledge on real-time data acquisition, and apply signal processing and machine learning techniques.   Compensation Details The program for the PRISM lab runs for 16 weeks from May 4, 2020 – August 21, 2020. Students will be paid $14.00 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week (full-time), less statutory deductions, including 4% in lieu of vacation and relevant statutory holiday pay. Students will be paid bi-weekly through payroll.   Key Responsibilities Participant recruitment and data collection Data entry, analysis and report writing Design, develop, and evaluate technology solutions Use signal processing and machine learning techniques to analyze data (e.g., EEG, fNIRS and TMS data analysis) Interaction with clients, families and staff of the program, and other program’s staff throughout the organizations Assistance with poster presentations and potential publications Additional duties assigned as required Qualifications Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate engineering degree program Minimum cumulative GPA of 85% or over Able to utilize skills learned in academic studies in this position Has working knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. MATLAB and/or Python) Having signal processing and/or machine learning experience is an asset Able to communicate effectively with staff and clients Having experience working with children and adolescents is an asset Demonstrated understanding of a Family-Centered Care service delivery model Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team and be a team player Shows accuracy and attention to detail Able to organize work to ensure deadlines are met and follow-up is complete Has working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel Applies data management skills and principles   Application Please submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below: A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript One letter of reference from a professor or previous employer 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. 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