Research Associate

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 The Research Associate will report to the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Alexandre Lehmann, who is a cognitive neuroscientist, Associate Professor at McGill University, Adjunct Professor at Université de Montréal, and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Research on Brain Language and Music (CRBLM) and at the MUHC‑RI Brain Repair & Integrative Neuroscience Program. The incumbent will be involved in the development and implementation of research studies, writing of reports, academic papers, grant applications, and presentations, and other administrative tasks. General Duties Actively participates in the execution of the research projects ongoing in the laboratory, Is responsible for various administrative tasks (including budgets, management of meetings, focus groups, minute‑taking, and grant/protocol writing), Supports and supervises members of the lab with their research projects, Provides training to new recruits, students and staff, Establishes research methods, designs protocol, advances research and breaks new grounds, Troubleshoots research issues and resolves problems in design, Develops models and runs simulations, Reviews and evaluates research findings and determines results, prepares reports and manuscripts, Participates in local, national and international collaborations, Participates in group meetings and in the general day‑to‑day management of Dr. Lehmann’s research projects, Accomplishes any other related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor. Education / Experience Education: Doctorate Degree Field of Study: PhD in Neuroscience Work Experience: ≥ 5 years Required Skills Expertise in signal processing, data mining, machine learning, MATLAB, Python, data analysis, statistics, psychoacoustics, and biomedical signals acquisition Expertise in audiology or speech & language pathology Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 Prior experience as a post‑doctoral researcher, research assistant, or research associate Work experience in a hospital setting (experience with OACIS, Nagano, etc.) Experience in project coordination and management Experience in data analysis and statistics Solid experience in scientific writing (peer‑review publications and grant applications) Team player, excellent organizational skills, rigor Autonomy, ability to work with minimum supervision Problem‑solving skills Excellent French and English, spoken and written Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision Additional Information Status: Temporary, full time (35‑hour workweek) Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience. $54,327.00 – $100,882.60. Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie Why work with us? 4‑week vacation, 5th week after 5 years Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations) 13 paid statutory holidays Modular group insurance plan (including gender‑affirmation coverage) Telemedicine RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan) Training and professional development opportunities Child Care Centres Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis) Competitive monthly parking rate Employee Assistance Program Recognition Program Flex work options and much more Equal Opportunity Employment Program. 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 research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca. Website of the organization: https://rimuhc.ca/en To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits This is not a hospital position. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RI‑MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr