Postdoctoral Researcher

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The Department of Bioengineering at McGill University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a four-year CIHR Funded project in the area of identifying the effects of long COVID on the autonomic nervous system using high-field (7T magnetic resonance imaging) and physiological monitoring. The Researcher will be joining a multidisciplinary team of researchers mainly based at McGill University, led by Dr. Georgios Mitsis (Department of Bioengineering), Dr. Richard Hoge (Department of Neurology) and Dr. Marie-Helene Boudrias (School of Occupational and Physical Therapy). They will have the unique opportunity to access and use a state-of-the-art 7T MR scanner, one of the only two currently available in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in data collection (high-field neuroimaging and physiological monitoring, including transcranial Doppler ultrasound) to take place at the Department of Bioengineering and Montreal Neurological Institute
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students working in the project
• Analysis of neuroimaging and physiological data
• Preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related field
• Previous experience with functional magnetic resonance imaging and/or transcranial Doppler ultrasound data collection and analysis (e.g., FSL, SPM or equivalent)
• Strong background in biomedical signal processing
• Excellent knowledge of statistics and related software packages (e.g., R, SPSS or equivalent)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• High level organizational skills
• Leadership skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Sense of motivation and ability to work independently

Expected start date: June 1, 2023

Duration: 1 year renewable

Salary: CAD45,000 - commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified applicants should submit a single application package online which includes the following:

• A cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of at least 2 references (name and contact information)

Inquiries should be addressed to Prof. Georgios Mitsis [email protected]

Annual Salary:

(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $41,500.00

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

McConnell Eng. Bldg.

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2023-04-24

Position End Date:

2024-06-30

Deadline to Apply:

2023-10-30

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