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Position Summary:
The candidate will work as a member of Dr. Baillet's research group at the MNI, with a dual focus on research and software development. The candidate's primary responsibility will be to lead the development and continuous improvement of the Brainstorm research software (http://neuroimage.usc.edu/brainstorm), an open-source application developed at the Baillet group, in collaboration with the University of Southern California, U Texas-Houston, MIT, and many other academic institutions. Brainstorm has 45,000 users registered and has been used in approximatively 4,000 research studies. The successful candidate will lead and carry out the development of new methods for the analysis of multimodal electrophysiological data, working both independently and in collaboration with other team members of the Baillet group and external collaborators. The candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary projects by analyzing data, writing research reports and manuscripts, Brainstorm documentation updates, and contributing to the writing of applications for funding in coordination with Dr. Baillet. Additionally, the candidate will participate in mentoring the research efforts of undergraduate and graduate students as well as summer interns of the Baillet research group.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Software Engineering, or a related field, preferably with a focus on neuroscience. Candidates should have relevant postdoctoral and/or 3-5 years of experience, with a strong publication record in internationally recognized journals, and demonstrable strong skills in research software developments. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and Java is essential, along with expertise in source control management (Git) and relational databases. Familiarity with multiple operating systems, web development, multi-user software, and distributed or parallel computing is an asset. The ideal candidate should be well-versed with the fundamentals and state-of-the-art of EEG and MEG signal processing.
Other qualifying skills \& abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English essential, French an asset).
- Ability to guide graduate and undergraduate students, and summer trainees.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and priority setting skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex, changing, deadline-oriented environment.
- Good knowledge of electrophysiology and source estimation methods.
- Knowledge of good research practice.
- A strong research publication record.
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 3 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.
Hourly Salary:
$32.60
Hours per Week:
40 (Full time)
Location:
Montreal Neuro.
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-04-28
Position End Date:
2026-04-27
Deadline to Apply:
2025-04-28
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, ***************@mcgill.ca.
