Job Description

Job Posting #917099

Position: Software Developer
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Department: UHN Digital, DATA team
Reports to: Manager
Status: Full time Permanent (35 hours/week)
Salary: (based on competency and experience)

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research, and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

About the HAIBE-KAINS LAB

Our research focuses on the development of novel computational approaches to best characterize carcinogenesis, drugs\xe2\x80\x99 mechanisms of action and their therapeutic potential, from high-throughput genomic data. We have strong expertise in machine learning applied to biomedical problems, including the development of robust prognostic and predictive biomarkers in cancer. Our large network of national and international collaborators, including clinicians, molecular biologists, engineers, statisticians and bioinformaticians, uniquely positions us to perform cutting-edge translational research to bring discoveries from bench to bedside. See our lab website for further information:

Lab director: Dr. Benjamin Haibe-Kains is Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Associate Professor in the Medical Biophysics Department of the University of Toronto. He has over 10 years of experience in computational analysis of genomic data, including genomic and transcriptomic data. He is the (co-)author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles in top bioinformatics and clinical journals. For an exhaustive list of publications, go to

About the role:

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM) in the University Health Network (UHN) is one of the top 5 Cancer Centres in Canada. UHN/PM runs multiple initiatives related to Personalized Cancer Medicine to provide the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. The Haibe-Kains laboratory leverages large-scale pharmacogenomic data from patients and cancer models to develop robust predictors of drug response, which can be translated into clinical settings to assist clinicians in their treatment decision process. The Haibe-Kains laboratory develops databases and web-applications to help explore and analyze these valuable data. We are looking for a talented Software Developer to complement the team. The Software Developer will be responsible for:

• Developing overall architecture of web-based applications for large-scale interpretation and visualization of pharmacogenomic data.
• Developing programmatic approaches to link genomic and pharmacological data generated in the Haibe-Kains lab, in the PM Living Biobank and the UHN Cancer Genomics Program, as part of the above activities.
• Troubleshooting, testing and maintaining the core web-applications and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Writing and contributing to research articles, and communicating results to the research community.
• Facilitating other projects in the Haibe-Kains lab that require expertise in software development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Master\'s degree program preferably with a focus in computer science, or experience equivalent to a minimum of 2 years working as a software developer in the biomedical field.
• Proven development experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL/PostgreSQL) and familiarity with the fundamental principles of data modeling and management.
• Proficiency in working with web development frameworks such as Ruby on Rails or any other MVC frameworks, as well as with JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React.js and Node.js.
• High proficiency in multiple computer platforms for database development, coding, visual design, etc.
• Skills in R and R package development would be an asset.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB would be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization, prioritization skills, computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Critical mindset and attention to detail are crucial

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly through the ?:

Or submit a CV, a copy of your most relevant paper, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to ?. The subject line of your email should start with \xe2\x80\x9cSOFTWARE DEVELOPER BHKLAB\xe2\x80\x9d. All documents should be provided in PDF.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

Posted Date: March 29, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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