Clinical Research Assistant I
Category: Clinical Research Program: Acute Care Research Dr. Paul BeauleThe 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 2,200 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.
Job description
The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Assistant I for a temporary position (12 hours per week until the end of April 2027) to assist with the biomechanics and imaging components of a research study investigating hip cam-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). This position will be located at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. The individual will be responsible primarily for postprocessing motion capture data and assisting with image segmentation for the PET-MRI portion of the study. This position offers a learning opportunity for a student interested in health research, engineering, kinesiology, or medical imaging.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Postprocessing motion capture data using Vicon Nexus software, including making appropriate corrections to prepare clean data for analysis.
- Assisting with cartilage segmentation for follow-up T1rho MRI analysis, with training provided.
- Performing routine data processing and quality checks.
- Completing data requests for purposes of QI reports or studies.
- Providing regular updates on task progress.
- Assisting with other research-related tasks.
Basic Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in health sciences, engineering, kinesiology, health sciences, medical imaging, or a related field.
- Experience with MATLAB
- Strong computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn research software and data processing procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Vicon Nexus, motion capture data processing, or medical image segmentation but is not required
- Bilingual (French and English)
Contract Details
This is a Part-time contract (12 hours per week until the end of April 2027)
Salary
Min $22.977/hour – Max $30.636/hour
How to Apply
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed
Contact Info:
Name: Ariane Parisien
Title: Biomechanics Research Specialist
Program: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON
Email: aparisien@ohri.ca
This position is for an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
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.