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The CHEO Research Institute is dedicated to world-class research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. One of our greatest resources is our people: we are fortunate to have a team of scientists and clinical researchers, staff and trainees who are the best and brightest in their fields.
Recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2023, CHEO, a top 40 research hospital in Canada, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Its Research Institute is a unique and exceptional place to work, offering a dynamic environment that inspires trust in our research excellence by being curious, nimble, passionate and equitable.
Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. A world-class tourism and convention destination, Ottawa is rich in culture and heritage, blending its historic architecture with many national museums, parklands, green spaces, and waterways. The city’s residents enjoy an enviable quality of life that is recognized around the world.
What we Offer:
The CHEO Research Institute offers a wide variety of exciting career opportunities, including training positions for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and staff positions for researchers and administrators. Please review our researchers and email our scientists directly, should their particular field of research be of interest to you.
We offer a variety of benefits including competitive salary, vacation benefits, health and dental plans, Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Mental Health support initiatives, discounts programs on food, entertainment and more.
Our Culture:
The CHEO Research Institute has a unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork. A place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded.
The CHEO Research Institute embraces continued learning and development. We have a number of educational courses available to employees through the Organizational Learning and Development platform.
We are also excited to have a Research Mentorship Program. This program is for early career researchers who self-identify as wanting a mentor. The early career researcher (in the first five years of their career and who has demonstrated a specific research focus) will be paired with an experienced investigator/research professional who can provide career development and mentorship tailored to their research focus and desired career path.
RI-25-011 Neuroimaging Scientist
We are inviting applications for an early to mid-career Ph.D. full-time Neuroimaging Scientist for the Precision Child Youth Mental Health Collaboratory.
The selection process will continue until the position is filled. Please send the application package by e-mail to [email protected].
RI-25-036 Post Doctoral Fellow
The HALO Research Group is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for two years.
Please send a complete CV, cover letter, and contact information for two references, by email to Karina Branje at [email protected] on behalf of Dr. Gary Goldfield.
RI-25-037 Scientist in Digital Health Technology
We are inviting applications for a full-time early career Ph.D. Scientist, specializing in Neuroimaging, Electroencephalography (EEG), functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIR), Electrocardiography (ECG), and actigraphy.
We are looking for a Scientist with expertise in Digital Health Technology, specializing in Neuroimaging. The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to develop a research program using the precision mental health paradigm on relationships between brain and heart function in children and youth with mental health disorders. Skills in measuring 1) brain function, e.g., using electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRs), or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), 2) cardiovascular system function, e.g., using electrocardiogram (ECG) or photoplethysmography (PPG), and 3) data scientist expertise are ideal for the position. Please submit a cover letter outlining your candidacy for the role based on these essential skills.
Application Package:
- A cover letter;
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (5 page NIH format; 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 pages);
- A statement of teaching interests (1 page);
- A statement of relevance to the BHI and commitment to a research co-production approach (research carried out in collaboration with community, patients, health professionals, policy makers and other knowledge users) (1 page);
- A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page); and
- The names of three people who may be contacted by the CHEO Research Institute for letters of reference
RI-25-038 Scientist in Genomics and Clinical Bioinformatics of Brain, Heart and Skeletal Muscle Diseases
We are inviting applications for an early-career PhD full-time Scientist who demonstrates research excellence and productivity in genomics and clinical bioinformatics related to rare, genetic diseases of the brain, heart and skeletal muscle.
The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to develop a research program focused on genomic and bioinformatic approaches and genotype-phenotype correlation for rare genetic diseases affecting these interconnected organ systems, in association with the Brain-Heart Interconnectome, the uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute, and the Eric Poulin Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases. Please submit a cover letter outlining your candidacy for the role based on these essential skills.
Application Package:
- A cover letter;
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (5-page NIH format; 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 pages);
- A statement of teaching interests (1 page);
- A statement of relevance to the BHI and commitment to a research co-production approach (research carried out in collaboration with community, patients, health professionals, policy makers and other knowledge users) (1 page);
- A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page); and
- The names of three people who may be contacted by the CHEO Research Institute for letters of reference