2023 Ward Summer Research Student

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Full time

**Bloorview Research Institute**

**2023 Ward Summer Student Research Program**

**Title**:Ward Summer Research Student - Jan Andrysek

**Status**:Temporary Full Time (1.00 FTE)

**Compensation**:$15.50/hr

**Start Date**:May 1, 2023

**End Date**:July 21, 2023

**Lab**:Propel Lab

**Supervisor**: Jan Andrysek

**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 Propel Lab - an interdisciplinary team of researchers, engineers and clinicians focused on studying and developing new technologies and techniques to help individuals with severe physical disabilities walk again and be physically active. Our work includes rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics, orthotics, assistive devices, engineering design, biomechanics, human gait, gait and balance assessment, and technologies for developing countries. This role will involve aspects of research and technical development.

**Compensation Details**

The program runs for 12 weeks from May 1, 2023 - July 21, 2023. Students will be paid $15.50 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**
- Assist in the development of a novel mechanical device for simulating the fit, feel and function of upper-limb prostheses
- Assist in the development of digital workflows for the creation of prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Assist in the technical development of assistive technology
- Data gathering, entry, analysis and report writing
- General administrative and clerical functions to support projects
- Interaction with clients, families and staff of the program, and other program's staff throughout the organizations
- Additional duties assigned as required

**Qualifications**
- Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate engineering degree program.
- GPA of 3.7 or higher in the last 2 years.
- Understanding of mechanical design testing
- Understanding of manufacturing practices and designing for manufacturing
- Have strong technical skills (mechanical)
- Knowledge of 3D printing would be an asset
- Able to communicate effectively with staff and clients
- 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, Matlab
- 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

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