Sidrat Research works with partners to advance the bounds of scientific knowledge by providing innovative research and related services. We engage with our clients to deliver solutions at all stages of the research endeavour, ranging from project conception to infrastructure development to community engagement. Based out of Toronto, Canada, we work with teams across the globe at the leading edge of their fields. We engage the broader research community through developing tools, techniques, and training practices that help scientists get to their next discovery.
What You'll Do
As either an Assistant or Associate Program Scientist, you will work across a variety of projects related to specific science-, research-, and infrastructure-related projects for client-directed and internally led initiatives.
On a day-to-day basis:
- You will work collaboratively with and lead teams to determine, prototype, and deliver solutions based on scientific and technical requirements
- You will explore technologies and techniques across different fields and industries to find creative approaches to scientific challenges
- You will produce and maintain technical, scientific, and project management documentation
- You will communicate complex, technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders, ranging from external scientists to the broader public
- You will conduct and lead scientific research as a part of internally directed initiatives
- You will support systems and technological infrastructure used within the organization and the larger community
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join new projects as they arise. Further, candidates will be encouraged to learn new skills and competencies as aligned with their enthusiasm and project requirements.
These are full-time positions on a one-year renewable contracts with the opportunity to become permanent. The positions are based out of our Midtown Toronto Offices.
What You'll Bring
The right candidates for these positions will bring:
- Associate Level: A doctoral degree in Astronomy, Physics, Statistics, or other related technical field, or an undergraduate degree and equivalent experience
- Assistant Level: An undergraduate degree in Astronomy, Physics, Statistics, or other related technical field
- Experience conducting and contributing to scientific research in the Physical Sciences (Associate Level: Minimum 3 years, Assistant Level: Minimum 1 year)
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated experience with scientific coding using Python/Numpy/Scipy, as well as the Git Version Control System (Associate Level: Minimum 5-years experience, Assistant Level: Minimum 2-years experience)
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux computing environments, including command line tools
- Demonstrated experience in science and technical communication to a public audience
- Excitement to explore and learn new skills, tools, and technologies to find creative ways to apply them to scientific problems
While not necessary, well qualified candidates may also bring:
- Proficiency with Docker/Container systems
- Experience with relational database systems (e.g., SQL, Postgres, SQLite)
- Experience in science communication to a public audience
- Experience with JavaScript and Web Frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte)
All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
To Apply
Please send your resume/CV and cover letter to careers@sidratresearch.com. In the cover letter, please provide a link to a public repository (GitHub or other) with example scientific code that you have contributed to. All applications received by Tuesday, October 15, 2024 will receive full consideration.
