Research Associate

at  Western University

CLASSIFICATION & REGULAR HOURS

Hours per Week: 37.5
Salary Grade: R2
Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, temporary full time contract opportunity with a benefits package. The expected end date is May 3, 2026.

ABOUT US

The Department of Medical Biophysics is home to a research-intensive faculty having diverse basic medical science, and clinical interests, as well as training opportunities in professional, graduate and undergraduate programs. Research laboratories are distributed across Western’s main campus, and affiliated research institutes and hospitals in London, Ontario. This full-time position is based in Dr Diop’s laboratory located on Western’s main campus.
The mission of Dr. Fenster’s research is to develop solutions to unmet clinical needs involving innovative devices and systems used to diagnose and treat human diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant discipline
• PhD preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of experience (after postgraduate degree) in a related academic research environment in the area of deep machine learning applications in medical imaging
• Experience managing students and projects in a research/laboratory environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic environment
• In depth knowledge with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
• Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
• Communication skills with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the research group’s events and activities
• Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
• Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach students to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the research team
• Ability to delegate work and provide students with clear direction and support in meeting their objectives
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to interpret and identify key results from research and to succinctly summarize research findings
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve research goals
• Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
• Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
• Familiarity with University research policies and procedures preferred

The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to research projects under the direction of a Principal Investigator, and will carry out and oversee research to assist the PI in achieving their research outcomes in the area of deep machine learning applications in medical imaging. The position will provide day-to-day supervision of graduate, undergraduate and co-op students by setting priorities, reviewing processes and resolving issues that arise in the research environment. The Research Associate will support and operationalize new and innovative research opportunities as requested, participate in the development of research and project plans, perform data analysis, evaluate and interpret research results, develop models or correlations, and prepare reports and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders as required.