Share Email Opening Title 2020 Ward Summer Student - Azadeh Kushki  Category Research   Req Number RES-19-00048   Open Date 12/2/2019   Number of Openings 1   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: July 24, 2020 Lab: Autism Research Centre – Data Science and Machine Learning Supervisor: Azadeh Kushki 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 Data Science group at the Autism Research Centre - an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians focused on children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. The student will assist with data analyses for a number of projects using brain and behaviour data. The student will gain practical experience in data science.   Compensation Details The program runs for 12 weeks from May 4, 2020 – July 24, 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 biweekly through payroll.   Key Responsibilities Contribute to data entry and cleaning Create data visualizations Contribute to writing and testing scripts in Python and R Contribute to running analysis pipelines Additional duties assigned as required   Qualifications Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team Shows accuracy and attention to detail Able to organize work to ensure deadlines are met and follow-up is complete Knowledge of programing languages (Python and R) is an asset   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. 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: