Top Research Jobs in Ottawa

Apply formal decision theory and structured reasoning to enterprise problems: design decision frameworks, model uncertainty and tradeoffs, test decision architectures, run experiments, and translate research into system-ready primitives collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Remote, contract equity research role requiring at least 2 years' experience at top firms. Analyze and extract information from public SEC filings. Minimum 10 hours/week for at least four weeks. Independent-contractor engagement with weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. U.S./Canada-based applicants only; no H-1B or STEM OPT sponsorship.

As a Research Associate at Merge Labs, you will conduct experiments in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cell biology, and neuroscience, while collaborating across disciplines to advance core biological research and build experimental capabilities.

The role involves designing de novo frameworks for molecular engineering, collaborating across teams to optimize data-driven biological experiments and integrating ML models with experimental systems.

As a Research Engineer in Sensor Simulation, you will develop multi-sensor rendering systems for self-driving technologies, collaborate with scientists and engineers, and work on innovative solutions using machine learning and neural rendering techniques.

Lead development and governance of Canopy's data, research, and knowledge systems. Coordinate cross-team research, establish data quality and provenance standards, oversee dashboards/maps/calculators and AI-enabled workflows, translate technical research for non-specialists, and manage internal staff plus external researchers to support reports, decision tools, and thought leadership.

Founding research hire to develop clinical reasoning and computer-use models using proprietary hospital and clinic data. Own end-to-end training and evaluation pipelines, design benchmarks exposing LLM weaknesses on clinical reasoning, run experiments, and publish technical reports and papers. Collaborate closely with founders and deploy research into products that improve physician workflows.

The Frontend Engineer will implement UI features, automate UI testing, and oversee production releases while focusing on user experience in the blockchain space.

The Backend Engineer will implement new SDK and Indexer features, automate testing, support integration, and oversee production releases.

The Research Intern will conduct machine learning research, focusing on large language models, and disseminate results through publications and code while collaborating with Cohere researchers.

Perform and scale assays to quantify immunogenicity of engineered proteins in vitro, run high-throughput immune characterization workflows, maintain lab records and inventories, analyze and present data, and collaborate across teams to inform protein de-immunization efforts.

Perform site qualification, initiation, monitoring, management and close-out visits (on-site or remote) ensuring ICH-GCP/GPP and protocol compliance. Verify informed consent, perform source document review and CRF verification, manage investigational product inventory, reconcile ISF with TMF, document monitoring activities, support recruitment and audit readiness, liaise with sponsor and site staff, and may mentor junior CRAs or support RW late-phase activities.

Operate and improve an in-house AAV vector core: run weekly AAV production from cell culture through purification, perform QC assays (titer, purity, genome integrity), maintain ELN lot records and inventories, follow and update SOPs, troubleshoot production issues, and coordinate handoffs with program teams to ensure consistent, high-quality vectors.

Perform site qualification, initiation, monitoring (on-site or remote) and close-out to ensure ICH-GCP/GPP and protocol compliance. Verify informed consent, source documents, CRF data, IP handling, ISF/TMF reconciliation, and query resolution. Document activities, support recruitment/retention, prepare for audits, train/mentor junior CRAs, and manage site communications and timelines. May support Real-World Late Phase tasks including chart abstraction and country-level regulatory coordination.

Lead cross-functional global project teams for dermatology clinical programs, ensuring milestone delivery, budget and scope adherence, compliance with processes, client liaison and meeting leadership, support proposal/business development, and cultivate client relationships to drive future business.

As a Research Engineer, you will develop algorithms for world models focusing on generative and predictive modeling within complex environments, optimizing model deployment, and collaborating with research teams.

As a Research Engineer, you will develop and enhance AI algorithms for self-driving vehicles, collaborating with scientists to advance technology and support deployment in production systems.

Research Scientists at Waabi will lead AI projects to develop algorithms for self-driving technology, collaborate on solution deployment, and publish research at conferences.

Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of Phase I/II clinical trials. Manage budgets, timelines, vendors, TMF, site activation, regulatory submissions, risk mitigation, stakeholder communications, and CRA oversight to ensure GCP/ICH/FDA and Health Canada compliance.

Translate historical Persian, Braj, and related primary sources into clear, accessible English for the Sikh History Project. Collaborate with researchers and advisors to select texts, estimate timelines, incorporate feedback, flag ambiguous passages, and maintain consistent terminology and Gurmat-informed contextual accuracy across translations and supporting factsheets and analytical materials.

Contract content editor to copyedit and proofread longform reports, articles, and factsheets for clarity, grammar, consistency, and flow. Provide structural and readability feedback while preserving author voice and aligning content with SikhRI standards and voice. Work is project-based with per-deliverable payments from July–Dec 2026.

Produce high-quality English translations of Braj (and occasionally Persian) historical and theological texts, collaborating with researchers and advisors. Preserve linguistic nuance, cultural context, and Gurmat perspective; flag ambiguous passages; support factsheets, analytical papers, and adhere to translation standards.

Develop perceptual features for MR/AR experiences, establish image quality metrics, and research algorithms for light estimation and virtual object rendering.

The Project Manager II is responsible for managing clinical trials, overseeing project resources, ensuring compliance with SOPs, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Lead and manage the firm's research function and Research Analyst team to deliver timely, accurate legal, business, and competitive intelligence. Oversee intake, triage, quality review, tool adoption, vendor/subscription coordination, documentation, metrics/reporting, and cross‑functional partnerships to support attorneys and firm initiatives while improving processes and ensuring continuity.