Research Analyst

Job Description Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently seeking a full-time, contract (8-month) Research Analyst to join the Brain Health Imaging Center working on machine learning models predicting clinical outcomes. The lab is conducting several clinical neuroscience research studies to understand relationships between brain functioning, brain structure, and behavior, across psychiatric disorders such as major depression and dementia. Reporting to the Research Laboratory Manager, your responsibilities will include: building machine learning pipelines, data analysis and interpretation, integration of different data modalities (neuroimaging, cognitive, clinical data); preparing findings for presentations and peer reviewed research papers; and knowledge transfer activities in the community. This role will also include opportunities for training students in AI and coding, liaising with study investigators, assisting in grant submissions. and other duties as assigned. You will receive training and support and will contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street with some occasional travel to 100 Stokes Street. Minimum Requirements The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with a background in life sciences (ie. neuroscience), Computer Sciences, with one year of relevant experience with machine learning and AI in healthcare.Previous experience in machine learning, computer science and coding is required. A foundation in computer science and statistics is an asset.You will have proficiency with Microsoft office, online academic search engines (e.g., PsycINFO, PubMed, MedLine), database software packages You will have experience with Matlab, Python, and/or shell/bash scripting as well as experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (ie tensorflow, regularized elastic nets, partial least squares regression, deep neural networks, graph convolutional neural nets) and data interpretationProficiency with neuroimaging and data analysis software and visualization (eg brain networks, MRI brain maps) packages is an assetExperience with neuroimaging is an asset.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organization skills are required.You will possess the ability to effectively handle confidential information and the ability to exercise initiative with good judgment and tact.The ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask and produce high-quality, accurate work while meeting program deadlines. Experience with knowledge transfer activities is an asset, as is prior presentation and academic writing experience.Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in another language is an asset.Please Note: This full time, 8-month contract is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.