Research Assistant 2

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Position Summary

Working in the laboratory of Professor Sylvain Baillet the candidate, in the role of Research Assistant 2 will be involved in a Computational Neuroimaging project for the development of a  computational framework aimed at enhancing the understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through neuroimaging and electrophysiology data analysis. The role focuses on whole-brain analyses integrating computational methods for data processing, statistical analysis, and machine learning. The Candidate will engage in research, applying these methods to MEG and EEG data to explore their relationship with structural brain changes and progression indicators of AD. 

Specifically, the Research Assistant 2 will be responsible for:

- processing MEG/EEG data to extract relevant spatio-temporal features using advanced computational techniques and software tools ; 

- perform correlational analyses between electrophysiological data features and neuroimaging data from PET and MRI, including spatial protein maps of beta-amyloid and tau, cortical thickness, and regional brain volume ;

- utilize brain atlases for the regional analysis of neuroimaging data, integrating these with electrophysiological measures for comprehensive data interpretation ; 

- apply statistical and machine learning tools to analyze the relationship between electrophysiological measures and neuroimaging data, contributing to our understanding of AD's structural and functional brain changes ; 

- support the development and optimization of processing pipelines for data analysis, ensuring the accurate comparison of electrophysiological measures with neuroimaging data to advance AD research. 

-  author reports and scholarly communications, including journal articles and participate in the writing of grant applications concerning the project.  

This role offers the opportunity to engage in significant research aimed at deciphering the complexities of Alzheimer's Disease using innovative computational and neuroimaging techniques. 

Qualifications:

Master's Degree

This position is covered by the AMURE Collective agreement: http://www.aerum-amure.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AMURE-2023-2027.pdf

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$30.00

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Montreal Neuro.

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-04-15

Position End Date:

2024-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-04-14

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .