| POSITION TITLE |
Student, Generative AI |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (Office of Technology Transfer and Industrial Liaison) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Part-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
7.5 to 15 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Director, Office of Technology Transfer and Industrial Liaison |
Organization Overview:
Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum. Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care. Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.
Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
Department Overview:
The Office of Technology Transfer and Industrial Liaison’s mission is to develop effective interactions with the corporate sector and other research and health care institutions which enhance the research, clinical and educational programs of the Hospital, which promote the application of new information and technology to the promotion of wellness, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and which generate funds to support the goals of the Hospital.
Our Services:
- Intellectual Property: The Office is responsible for identifying, evaluating and protecting intellectual property arising from laboratory based and clinical research programs. This involves filing patent applications where appropriate and taking action to protect confidential information.
- Commercialization: To transfer technologies to the marketplace. This process involves either licensing technologies for use by other organizations, or the creation of spin-off companies.
- Contract Negotiation: Responsible for ensuring that the rights of Sinai Health System staff are protected in legal contracts relating to licenses, material transfers, confidentiality, intellectual property, sponsored research and research collaborations.
Position Overview
The successful applicant will work on a research project within the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute that will assess the uptake, use, and usefulness of Generative AI platforms in the performance of research administrative activities. The intent is that the findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal (e.g. The Journal of Research Administration).
This position will be a hybrid rolel (1-2 days).
Responsibilities:
- Co-writing the literature review section of the journal article, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator, drawing on a variety of resources (academic, media, etc.)
- Co-writing the methods section of the journal article, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator
- Logging how you use Generative AI support in the performance of your work (as that may become part of the article)
- Contributing to the design of a survey tool
- Setting up the survey in either Sharepoint or Redcap, tbd
- Survey analysis
- Presenting findings – both to small working groups and in writing up analysis for the publication
- Writing text for the analysis/findings sections of the RJA article
- Editing and proofreading
- Drafting other dissemination content (e.g., infographics, blog posts)
Requirements:
- Active enrollment in a post-secondary degree/diploma. Second to third year students are preferred.
- Have an academic interest in Generative AI – in particular, in how it is applied in white collar labour settings; ideally the literature search is something you won’t need to research exhaustively, as it relates to prior/current academic output (e.g. term papers, a research proposal, etc.)
- Have good attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Can keep track of assigned tasks and follow them through to completion; capable of working to deadline
- Works independently
- Well-organized
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training.
We are fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| Posting open until July 17, 2025. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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