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The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.
We are committed to advancing medical imaging, image-guided therapeutics, and radiation medicine in the Ottawa Region, nationally and internationally. We combine our leadership in innovation, scholarship, and simulation training with our unique geographic location and industry partnerships to advance the dissemination of best practices, contribute to better clinical outcomes, and deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Description
The Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics is seeking outstanding candidates for a hybrid research position as a Scientist for Medical Artificial Intelligence (MAI) and Virtual Reality (VR).
For the AI component of the position, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing artificial intelligence models to improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and drive innovation in medical imaging. They will work closely with radiologists, data scientists, and engineers to transform complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient care.
Key responsibilities Include:
•AI Model Development: Design, develop, and validate AI models and algorithms for medical imaging applications, including image segmentation, classification, and anomaly detection.
•Data Analysis: Analyze and preprocess large datasets of medical images to train and test AI models, ensuring high accuracy and generalizability.
•Collaboration: Work collaboratively with radiologists, medical professionals, and cross-functional teams to understand clinical needs and translate them into AI-driven solutions.
•Research & Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and radiology and apply novel techniques to improve existing systems and workflows.
•Deployment & Integration: Implement and integrate AI models into existing radiology systems and workflows, ensuring seamless operation and adherence to regulatory standards.
•Validation & Testing: Conduct rigorous validation and testing of AI models to ensure reliability, robustness, and clinical relevance.
The Radiology-Surgery Virtual Reality (Rad-Sur-VR) research group focuses on advanced visualization of patient-specific anatomy using 3D image segmentation software and virtual reality equipment.
For the VR component of the position, the successful candidate will collaborate with investigators and other members of the research team to assume responsibility for the overall management and coordination of the Rad-Sur-VR program and associated studies.
Key responsibilities Include:
•Equipment and software maintenance
•Medical image segmentation and 3D model creation
•Model dissemination to patients and their circle of care.
•Scheduling and providing regular update meetings with radiologists and surgeons.
Additional responsibilities may include:
•Ethics and regulatory management
•Recruitment of study participants, data collection, and participant follow-up.
•Assistance with grant proposal development and manuscript writing.
Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):
Candidates will preferably have a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering or related disciplines with health science background and Postdoctoral experience is considered strong assets.
Skills:
•Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
•Expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
•Strong knowledge of image processing techniques and computer vision.
•Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis.
•Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
•Experience with 3D geographical environment development.
•Strong communication skills (oral and written).
•Advanced organizational, prioritization and time-management skills.
•Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP).
•Knowledge, skills, and experience in preparing research ethics applications to institutional review boards.
•Ability to work on-site and travel between three campuses (General, Civic, and Riverside)
The successful candidate will have an interest in working in a multidisciplinary, patient and policy-centred environment to address important health care challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical research experience
•Familiarity with various virtual and augmented reality technologies
•Experience with patient recruitment and performing in-person patient research visits.
•Experience working in a medical imaging research or related field.
•Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable
•Knowledge of the principles and procedures of clinical research.
•Ability to recruit, evaluate, and instruct clinical research participants.
•Ability to design and implement systems necessary in the collection, maintenance, and analysis of data.
•Willingness to learn new skills as required by the position.
•Established skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary setting.
•Experience with 3D geographical environment development.
•Advanced organizational, prioritization and time-management skills.
Contract Details:
This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary: Min: $43.527- Max: $55.319
Comments to Applicant:
Please send a complete CV with description of research experience and contact information for 3 references to:
Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Betty Anne Schwarz
Title: Director of Research Services, Senior Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Email: [emailprotected]
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
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