The Digital Health Innovation team (CREATE)'s aim is to use machine learning, artificial intelligence and novel digital health applications to improve patient care and enhance medical research. Our team has two major areas of strength: Data Science (applied machine learning/artificial intelligence) and Application Development (the creation of new digital health products in partnership with clinicians and researchers).

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.



Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement The primary role of the Research Assistant is to assist in CREATE's research activities in data science and digital health. The research assistant will contribute to a variety of projects, with primary focus on research in machine learning for remote patient monitoring, including conducting systematic scoping reviews of emerging literature.

37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day)

This position is temporary until August 2027

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
- 3+ years of research experience, prior experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods is considered an asset
- Experience supporting research projects in a healthcare setting, collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proven experience with data collection, management, and analysis
- Robust verbal and written communication skills, including creating and maintaining accurate and robust documentation
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

📌 Research Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario