Research Assistant in Digital Health Technologies

Research Assistant in Digital Health Technologies

The Biomedical Data Science (BMDS) Lab investigates data-driven solutions for healthcare applications with a focus on neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury (SCI), lower back pain, neuro-degenerative disorders and neurological tumors. At the core of our research is the collaboration across disciplines spanning expertise in medicine, biology, computer and data science. We are seeking a research assistant to join this growing team and contribute to current research studies. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Project background

Low back pain (LBP) is amongst the leading causes of disability worldwide and its effective treatment is challenging. Lumbar steroid injections are a common therapy for LBP, irrespective of the underlying cause. However, its effectiveness shows high variability across patients. There is a need for a more personalized approach to the treat...