Research Assistant

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid sick leave

Vacation pro-rated

Group insurance

RREGOP pension

Holiday pay

Job summary

RI-MUHC in Montreal invites applications for a Research Assistant to conduct visual task experiments on humans, including EEG studies, under Professor Alexandre Reynaud’s BRaIN lab.

You will analyze data with computational tools and develop models based on the results; requires Master’s in Neuroscience, 3 years of research experience, fluent French and proficient English, with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule at MGH site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Neuroscience.
• Fluency in French and strong English communication.
• At least 3 years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Program behavioural and EEG visual tasks,
• Test amblyopic and control participants on visual tasks,
• Perform statistical analysis,
• Develop computational models.

Skills

French language proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Neuroscience

Job description

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

Department / Research Program: Research on human and computational neurosciences, BRaIN

Professor Alexandre Reynaud's laboratory is seeking a research assistant capable of conducting visual task experiments on human subjects, analyzing the data using computational tools, and developing models based on that data.

General Duties

• Program behavioural and EEG visual tasks,
• Test amblyopic and control participants on visual tasks,
• Perform statistical analysis,
• Develop computational models.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Field of Study: Neurosciences

Work Experience: 3 years

Required Skills

• Knowledge of French is required.
• An intermediate knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, part-time: 15 hours

Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: 15 hours per week

Work Site: MGH, 1650 Cedar Ave.

This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).

Why work with us?

• 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
• Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
• 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

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The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]