Job Opportunity: Neuroinformatics Software Engineer:Western University

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Neuroinformatics Software Engineer

by Western University

Reference #: 35277
Employment type: Full-time
Job location: London, ON
Date Published: May 08, 2024

Job Description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35
income Grade: 14
Please note, this is a wholly grant funded position. 

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands expertise and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment practice, offering competitive salaries, a wide variety of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Mouse Translational Research Accelerator Platform (MouseTRAP) is a unique platform that directly addresses the urgent and critical challenge to translate neurocognitive discovery research in mouse models toward improvements in human health. It is centred on a touchscreen-located cognitive testing system for mice that enables flexible presentation of comprehensive test batteries involving visual stimuli at any location on a screen, as is increasingly done in human patient testing. Mice respond directly to the stimuli with their nose and positive reinforcers such as strawberry milkshake are delivered for correct choices. We have developed over 30 touchscreen tests for mice that tap into disease-significant aspects of high-level cognition including attention, memory, executive function and motivation. MouseTRAP pairs these touchscreen-located cognitive tests with cutting-edge technologies to record or manipulate neuronal, glial or neurochemical activity, which makes it possible to match—millisecond by millisecond—what is happening in the brain with human-significant cognitive performance. This can be done in healthy mice or in our broad catalogue of next-generation disease models, making MouseTRAP a state-of-the-art platform for assessment of robust, reproducible and human-significant cognitive results in mouse models, for either fundamental discovery research or development of evidence-located therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

The Neuroinformatics Software Engineer will support the expansion of the open access component of our platform (Mouse Translational Research Accelerator Platform, or MouseTRAP) known as MouseBytes. The function will work collaboratively with multiple members of MouseTRAP, including the Neuroinformatics Data Scientist to integrate ABETII software and expand databases that can be integrated into MouseBytes, including de-identified data from human participants, and new rodent cognitive tasks. The function will also be involved in the day-to-day maintenance of MouseBytes, and will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software tools, provide theoretical and technical advice and input into the algorithm creation processes, and conduct research and analysis to support the acquisition of new expertise regarding significant software developments.

Qualifications

suitable education
   » 3 year Community College Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis 
   » Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline is preferred
practice:
   » 5 years of software design and administration practice in an academic or industry research environment 
   » practice in Object-oriented programming 
   » practice with SQL Database development and management
   » practice with .Net framework, ASP.NET, C# programming, and Typescript 
   » practice with front-end web frameworks, like Angular 
   » practice with Python or R
   » practice using statistical methodology to analyze data sources
   » practice with data visualization systems (e.g. TIBCO Spotfire) would be an asset
expertise, Skills & Abilities:
   » Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN, and TFS) 
   » Familiarity with techniques for designing and developing databases 
   » Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database 
   » capability to search within and outside the formal boundaries of the organization for innovative ways to improve work 
   » capability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation 
   » Attention to detail with an capability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, with an capability to complete detailed analytics and reports 
   » Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion, with the capability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information 
   » Strong verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience 
   » Excellent troubleshooting capability along with hands-on skills in technical support 
   » capability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders 
   » capability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities 
   » Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and practice working with databases used to support the research project 
   » Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountcapability and initiative

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities all over the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested candidates are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca For more information and to apply online referencing job #35277 by midnight on June 6, 2024
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

 

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