Casual Research Assistant 2 at McGill… · Montreal

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Position Summary:

The Neuro Imaging and Surgical Technologies Laboratory (nist.mni.mcgill.ca) in the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre at the Montreal Neurological Institute (McGill University) is looking to fill the position of a casual Research Assistant 2. The candidate’s main role will be to prepare data for the design, implementation, and validation of data-processing and statistical-analysis workflows for longitudinal studies of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. The candidate will work with researchers to integrate and harmonize cognitive, demographic, genetic, biomarker, and MRI data from large multisite cohorts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Curate, integrate, and quality-control longitudinal cognitive, clinical, demographic, genetic, fluid-biomarker, and MRI-derived data from large multisite cohorts;
• Examine whether Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, cerebrovascular disease, genetic risk, and measures of brain structure or neurodegeneration have expected associations with cognitive trajectories in females and males;
• Evaluate methods for cross-cohort and cross-site harmonization, comparison, and validation;
• Implement rigorous data-quality checks, sensitivity analyses, and validation procedures.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in neuroscience, epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science, biomedical engineering, psychology, or a related field, ideally with at least two years of postgraduate research experience. Strong experience in statistical programming and data analysis using R and/or Python is required. Applicants should have experience with longitudinal or multilevel statistical models, management of large research datasets, reproducible analysis workflows, and scientific visualization. Experience with Alzheimer’s disease research, cognitive data, neuroimaging, multisite cohort data, sex- or gender-based analysis, causal inference, or machine learning would be strong assets. Excellent oral and written communication skills, careful attention to data quality, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment are essential.

This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027\_collective\_agreement\_amure\_ras\_final\_-\_with\_signatures\_-\_for\_printing\_cover\_page\_reviewed.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 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.