Informatics & Analytics Intern

Make a difference in brain research and innovation in Ontario  

Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) is a provincially funded, not-for-profit research organization driving discovery and innovation to improve brain health. Through collaborative research, data sharing, commercialization, and community engagement, OBI accelerates the translation of knowledge into real-world impact.  

OBI is passionate about the outcomes of its work, the people and organizations with whom it partners, and the opportunity to play a role in shaping the future. Its members are united in the common goal to improve brain health. The culture is inclusive, supportive and rewarding.  

To learn more about our organization and achievements to date visit our website. 

Informatics & Analytics Intern (1 vacancy) 

OBI’s paid internships are competitive and offer unique training opportunities for you to learn, to be mentored, and to develop valuable “beyond the bench” skills to help launch your career.  You will work in a stimulating environment while gaining experience that will advance your career path.  Past interns have leveraged the opportunity into vibrant careers in companies and not-for-profit organizations where employers value the quality of OBI interns.  

Interns are assigned to a specific team and work collaboratively across teams within OBI to broaden experiences as part of OBI’s mandate to train the next generation of leaders in Ontario’s neurotech cluster.  OBI internships run for a six-month term starting in May.

The Informatics and Analytics Intern will work both independently and with the OBI informatics team to contribute to exciting ongoing activities, including Brain-CODE, OBI’s unique, large-scale informatics platform for data collection, sharing, and analysis as well as with OBI’s Centre for Analytics, which facilitates the development and access to neuroanalytics skills, data and computing to accelerate discovery. The intern’s responsibilities may include the following activities: 

• Assisting the informatics team with activities related to neuroinformatics and analytics, including informatics and data policy development, evaluation of data standards, analytics tool evaluation, user experience design, and informatics platform operations and assessments. 

• Assisting stakeholders with data management. 

• Coordinating events and meetings; project coordination; liaising with the various programs. 

• Preparing presentations and webinars. 

Requirements 

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with an MSc. or PhD. in Neuroscience, or a related field, with interest or knowledge in informatics. You have a firm understanding of the importance of research, knowledge of Ontario’s neuroscience scene and are committed to improving brain health. 

You are creative, self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You are versatile and flexible in your ability to coordinate multiple tasks and anticipate and modify your work plans to meet evolving priorities. 

We are a diverse, highly energized, passionate, professional, collaborative and committed team. We offer an exciting workplace and many opportunities for learning. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and covering letter, no later than February 14, 2026. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. OBI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

Ontario Brain Institute is committed to providing accommodations for applicants at any stage of the recruitment and hiring process in accordance with Ontario Brain Institute policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to provide appropriate accommodations. 

The Ontario Brain Institute is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded in part by the Government of Ontario.