[BIC-announce] Ads for research assistant and technical coordinator positions

[Jennifer Chew, Ms.]

Forwarding on behalf of Dr. Martin Lepage.  Jennifer 
 

Research Assistant

Neurocognition and neuroimaging projects in schizophrenia

Dr Lepage's lab at the Douglas Institute is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time research assistant position.  This is primarily a research position requiring familiarity with data analyses and strong writing skills. The chosen candidate will actively contribute to ongoing research studies on neurocognition and neuroimaging of people with schizophrenia (e.g. subject recruitment, data collection and analyses). This person will also be involved in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and research grant applicatons.  

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field. 

·         Research experience is highly desirable, but not required.

·         Familiarity with statistics and data analyses

·         Strong writing skills

·         Fluent in English and French

·         Strong organization skills

Summary of Responsibilities:

§   Perform data collection for on-going behavioural and neuroimaging studies

§   Contribute to the preparation of research grants and manuscripts

§   Contribute tot the coordination of ongoing studies

 Duration and Condition

Duration: 35 hours/week
Start date: immediately
Place of work: Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Salary: In conformity with Douglas Institute Research Center standards

Interested applicants, please send a copy of your CV to: 
Dr. Martin Lepage 
Director, Brain Imaging Group
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
6875 LaSalle Blvd
Verdun, Québec
H4H1R3

Or email to:  martin.lepage at mcgill.ca.   

For more information about the Brain Imaging Group please see:

http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/groups/brain 

 

Technical Coordinator

 

The Brain Imaging Group of the Douglas Institute is seeking a qualified candidate for a technical coordinator position.  This is primarily a research and development based position, requiring familiarity with signal processing and programming abilities in several platforms, with some peripheral maintenance and administrative duties.

Qualifications:
Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Research experience is highly desirable, but not required.
§   Candidate should have familiarity with Windows environment and experience programming in platforms, such as LINUX and MATLAB.

Summary of Responsibilities:
§   Development: 

- Work with researchers on the development and optimization of data

   acquisition and analysis software.

- Installation and testing of physiological equipment for MRI environment.

§   Maintenance/Administrative:

- Technical and preventative maintenance of equipment.

- System administrative duties for mock scanner and computer facility.

§   Knowledge Transfer:

- Responsible for technical assistance and troubleshooting for mock scanner, 

   physiological equipment and computer facility.

- Responsible for periodic training sessions with new researchers and regular 

   system updates with the Brain Imaging Group.

Duration and Condition
Duration: 35 hours/week 
Start date: immediately
Place of work: Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Salary: In conformity with Douglas Institute Research Center standards

Interested applicants, please send a copy of your CV to: 
 
Dr. Martin Lepage 
Director, Brain Imaging Group
Douglas Hospital Research Centre
6875 LaSalle Blvd
Verdun, Québec
H4H1R3

Or email to:  martin.lepage at mcgill.ca.   

For more information about the Brain Imaging Group please see:

http://www.douglasrecherche.qc.ca/groups/brain