Research Assistant 2

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Position Summary:

• Optimize ML RNN/CNN models on sensor data with healthcare applications.

• Help interdisciplinary researchers to publish clean codes in public repositories programmed in Python, Pytorch, LangChain using git repo.

• Develop clean, readable, and maintainable public code using object-oriented programming principles in Java and Python.

• Apply machine learning libraries in Python (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, Seaborn, Scikit-learn) to visualize and model healthcare sensor data.

• Design and implement deep learning architectures for time-series data.

• Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation using Python.

• Create visualizations and dashboards using Power BI, Matplotlib, and Seaborn to communicate findings.

• Collaborate with cross-functional research teams in French and English language to enhance AI and data-driven solutions.

• Familiar with server system administration and bash scripting to support a research-intensive academic team, manage and debug computing servers if necessary.

Qualifying Skills:

• Strong programming skills in SQL, Java, Python, MATLAB.

• Experience with ML frameworks, including TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, and GoogleColab.

• Expertise in data cleaning, preprocessing, and time series forecasting and their deep learning counterparts RNN, LSTM , BiLSTM, CNN models.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Power BI.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and communication skills with knowledge in strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Proven ability to conduct reproducible research and work independently on complex projects.

Experience and Education

• Master’s degree in Software and Computer Engineering (French engineering schools are preferred).

• Experience in optimizing ML algorithms for healthcare data.

• Hands-on experience with deep learning architectures for real-world applications.

• Professional certifications in Python for Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, SQL, and System Administration.

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. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

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:

$33.05

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Burnside Hall

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-06-02

Position End Date:

2025-11-29

Deadline to Apply:

2025-06-11

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].