Neuroimaging Scientist

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Posting # - RI-25-011**

**POSTING PERIOD - February 18, 2025 to April 30, 2025**

**POSITION: Scientist in Neuroimaging and Precision Child Youth Mental Health**

**TERM**: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Three (3) year contract, with possibility of renewal

**SALARY**:Commensurate with skills & experience

**REPORTS TO**:Director, Precision Child Youth Mental Health Collaboratory

**REASON**:New Position

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. We acknowledge that Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is a beloved institution and workplace that is widely recognized for being an anchor in our community. CHEO RI works to create new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in its provision of world-class care to our children. Our mission at CHEO RI is to connect exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth, and family in our community and beyond.

**Required Qualifications**: A Ph.D., superior research achievements in MRI neuroimaging related to child and youth mental health disorders, treatment response, or prognosis, evidence of interdisciplinary collaborations, experience in teaching and training of students at the graduate level, the ability to obtain external research funds, and excellent communication skills in either English or French. Passive knowledge of the other official language is considered an asset. Training in data analytics is also an asset.

The PCYMH Collaboratory is a ground-breaking research centre with close ties with SickKids in Toronto, ON, providing additional opportunities for networking and scientific development. The Collaboratory's Strategic Priorities are to 1) Conduct Impactful PCYMH Research; 2) Use Technology to Deepen Understanding of Child and Youth Mental Health; 3) Nurture Teams That Translate Research to Real-Life PCYMH Care; and 4) Advance the Growth of PCYMH At Home and Worldwide. Expanding the extant neuroimaging research at the RI is one of our most important plans.

Join us in Ottawa, Canada’s capital and a cosmopolitan metropolis surpassing one million residents, making it the fourth largest city in Canada. With a vibrant technology sector and high median household income, Ottawa is the best place to live and do collaborative research. The region was first home to Indigenous Peoples who lived, met and traded commodities and knowledge; the city’s name is derived from the Algonquin word “Odawa” which means “traders.” The rich history of Algonquin Anishinaabe, along with that of the Europeans who arrived in the 1600s, is represented throughout the region.

**Other Requirements**:

- Valid work permit to work in Canada;
- Valid police record check;
- Compliance with the CHEO Research Institute’s Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

**To Apply**:

- A cover letter;
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your record of research. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);
- A research plan (2 to 3 pages);
- Three names of people who may be contacted by the CHEO Research Institute for letters of reference; and
- Self-identification form

CHEO Research Institute does not use artificial intelligence during the selection and recruitment process.

Worksite, unless otherwise indicated will be at 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1. Applications will only be considered from those that are eligible to work in Canada.

**DESCRIPTION DE POSTE**

**Numéro d’affichage - RI‑25‑011**

**PÉRIODE D’AFFICHAGE - du 18 février au 30 avril 2025**

**POSTE : Scientifique en neuro-imagerie et en santé mentale de précision pour les enfants et les jeunes**

**DURÉE**: Temps plein (1,0 ETP); contrat de trois (3) ans avec possibilité de renouvellement

**SALAIRE**: Proportionnel aux compétences et à l’expérience

**SUPERVISEURE**: Directrice, Collaboratoire en santé mentale de précision pour les enfants et les jeunes

**RAISON**: Nouveau poste

L’Institut de recherche du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario (« IR du CHEO ») est l’organisme de recherche du Centre de traitement pour enfants du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario situé à Ottawa (« CHEO ») et un institut affilié de l’Université d’Ottawa. Nous reconnaissons qu’Ottawa est bâtie sur un territoire non cédé du peuple anichinabé algonquin. Les membres de cette Nation vivent sur ce territoire depuis des mil