Assistant Research Technologist in Computational Protein Design Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 23179 Location Toronto, Ontario Annualized Hiring Range $43,280 - $59,499 *Compensation commensurate with experience Dept/Program Name Molecular Medicine Target Openings 1 Work Type Hybrid Hours of Work 35.00 FTE 1.00 Contract Length 8 months Level of Police Check Criminal & Judicial Record Date Posted 2025-10-03 Deadline to Apply 2025-10-13 Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job **About SickKids** Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ . Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare. **Position Description** The Assistant Research Technologist will work closely with the Principal Investigator to carry out data analysis and deep learning model development for projects in protein design. **Here's What You'll Get To Do** · Synthesize and curate datasets · Define and implement metrics and test sets · Evaluate existing models and baselines · Implement and evaluate model changes · Present findings in writing and presentations to the Principal Investigator **Here's What You'll Need** · Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Biology or a related field · Strong analytical and organizational skills · Strong written and spoken communication skills · Python coding experience · Experience with python deep learning packages · Experience with molecular structure data is an asset · An interest in molecular modelling and design · A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives **Employment Type:** 8-month contract. Full time; 35 hours per week \#LI-DNI **Our Commitment to Diversity** SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/) **Accessibility & Accommodation** If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team (ask.hr@sickkids.ca) . SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially. **How To Apply** Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance. **Tip:** Combine your cover letter and resume into **ONE** document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.