Digital Design Specialist

Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, 2 year temporary full time contract opportunity.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.  We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).

Responsibilities

The Digital Design Specialist will create new digital health solutions to support users of the Musculoskeletal Health Innovation Factory (MSK-IF) that benefit patients with MSK health problems. The Specialist will consult on projects selected by the Operations Committee and will design, develop, pilot and monitor technical and digital solutions in consultation with project teams, with the goal of creating accessible, useable and useful solutions for managing MSK health problems. The Specialist will also engage with project teams that include end-users and the researchers connected with MSK-IF to determine best solutions for challenging MSK problems, develop, test, and refine those solutions, and working with an expert in user technology, will prepare effective innovations for translation into practice.

Qualifications

Education:
-    College diploma or Undergraduate degree in any related technical field (e.g. engineering or computer science)
-    Graduate degree in Engineering, computer science, machine learning or artificial intelligence preferred

Experience:
-    3 years' experience in the design and development of digital, sensorized, electronic or virtual reality applications
Preferred:
-    Previous experience with computer algorithms/languages, application of sensorized devices, smart materials/devices; gaming applications to health, virtual reality applications
-    Training and experience in the design of health applications
-    Proficiency in multiple technical platforms/systems and design options (e.g. computer languages/platforms, sensors, Arduino)
-    Previous experience using coding languages (e.g. Python, C, C+, C#, Java) 
-    Experience facilitating technical design with health teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-    Able to translate clinical measurement or interventional goals into app, sensorized, virtual reality, or other digital health solutions 
-    Ability to explore, identify, implement software and hardware solutions
-    Proven ability to use stimulus and game development software effectively
-    Ability to interface multiple components together to design and implement solutions
-    Excellent troubleshooting ability along with hands-on expertise in technical support
-    Self-starter who takes initiative and ensures that outcomes meet goals and expectations
-    Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
-    Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
-    Effective integration of the technical and useability aspects of the innovations
-    Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to daily work
-    Ability to adapt prototypes based on user feedback/useability analysis 
-    Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines  
-    Ability to multi-task and support a positive work environment
-    Able to provide guidance and support to clinical teams on the optimal digital/engineering approaches
-    Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and database management, social media platforms, and presentation tools software

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 applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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