CAS RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Regular/TemporaryTemporaryJob TitleCAS RESEARCH ASSISTANT (I) - Smyth-Zucker 2025Job ID72763LocationCentral CampusOpen Date11/10/2025Job TypeLimited Term (>12 months)Close Date11/16/2025Employee GroupUnifor Unit 1, StaffFavorite JobDepartmentComputing and SoftwareSalary Grade/BandGrade 7Salary Range$ $39.89 (hourly)Contract Duration13.4 MonthsHours per Week35Posting DetailsScheduleM-F, 35hrs/weekEducation LevelBSc in Computer Science/ Information Science or related fieldsCareer LevelExperiencedAnticipated StartNovember 24th 2025Anticipated EndDecember 31st 2026Job DescriptionResearch Assistant(JD00436)Engineering a Brighter FutureUnit/Project DescriptionMcMaster's department of Computing and Software is one of the top departments for Computer Science and Software Engineering in Canada. We have 40+ faculty members with expertise in computer systems, software engineering, theoretical computer science, security, privacy, machine learning, data analytics, scientific computing, and bioinformatics. The department mentors over 1,800 undergraduate students in three programs: computer science, software engineering, and mechatronics engineering. It also mentors more than 180 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs.The unit will be investigating a subclass of computable functions on the reals called 'WhileCC-approximable functions'. Elementary functions are those obtained from finitely many applications of arithmetic operations, compositions, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometric functions, and their inverses. This project will be led by Dr. William Smyth and Dr. Jeffrey Zucker.Job SummaryResponsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.Purpose & Key FunctionsOversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.Write data management and operations documentation for the project.Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.Conduct structured project participant interviews.Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.Conduct literature searches.Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.Write a variety of letters and memos.Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field of study.Requires 2 years of relevant experience.AssetsExtensive knowledge and educational background (e.g. a graduate degree) in Computer SciencePrevious experience conducting research on topological models of computation over the realsFamiliarity with WhileCC programsFamiliarity with LaTeXAdditional InformationThe successful incumbent will prepare conference and journal versions of recent results on elementary functions, and extending these results to multiple argumentsThe successful incumbent will investigate properties of partial WhileCC-approximable functions.Hybrid work will be an option for this roleWithin your application package, please include a cover letter, resume/CV and 2-3 refereesThe successful candidate must also have / demonstrate:Excellent problem solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication (verbal and written) skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships at workFlexibility and adaptability when meeting deadlines with numerous interruptionsAbility to meet tight project deadlines and competing timelinesAbility to respond creatively to resolve issues and maintain workflowHigh attention to detail while producing thorough and accurate workHow To ApplyTo apply, please send your CV, a letter summarizing your research interests (up to 2 pages), email addresses of up to three References, and one example of a recent publication.Send the full application package online via Mosaic by the posting closing date. 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