[BIC-announce] Data Analyst Research job

[Yasser Iturria Medina]

Summary of position:

Dr. John Breitner, researcher at the StoP-Alzheimer Centre (Douglas
Research Centre) and his collaborator Dr. Yasser Iturria-Medina, director
of the Laboratory of Neuroinformatics for Personalized Medicine at the
Neuro (McGill University, https://www.neuropm-lab.com/) are seeking a
highly motivated Research Assistant (RA) who will assist in a multi-year
research project. This project will study several Alzheimer’s Disease
biomarkers, especially neuropathology markers in relation with cognitive
deterioration. Most of the data is already collected, including large-scale
databases. The RA will be working closely with Dr. Iturria-Medina in both
hypothesis- and data-driven analyses of the data. The RA will implement and
execute state-of-art mathematical, statistical and/or machine learning
analysis, test the proposed hypotheses and contribute to the preparation of
related scientific manuscripts/presentations.
Description of tasks:

   - Organize all the available data
   - Apply different mathematical, statistical and/or machine-learning tools
   - Prepare figures and tables summarizing results
   - Contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations of the group

Required qualifications:

The candidate must have completed studies at the bachelor’s level (or
above) in one of the following fields: mathematics, statistics,
bioengineering, physics, or a related field.  Analytical/statistical
research experience with biological data is an asset. Genetic and/or
Neuroimaging experience are assets.
Required skills:

Bachelor’s degree level or above. English.
Required abilities:

Have excellent analytic skills and the capacity to implement
methods/algorithms in automated computer codes. Be rigorous, structured and
organized and pay attention to details. Have a strong ability to work in a
team, have a sense of initiative, good flexibility and capacity to adapt to
change. Be highly proficient with biological data and computer
tools (Matlab, R, Python, figure editing).
Location of work:
Perry Pavillion, Douglas Hospital Research Centre, and Montreal
Neurological Institute (room NW312)
Work schedule:

2-year contract, renewable depending on available funding.

>From 17.5h (part-time) to 35h (full-time) per week, depending on individual
availability.
Salary:

The salary offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience
and level of education and according to the union standards at the Research
Centre.
Will be required to travel for work?:
No
Instructions for submitting application:

Send CV to the research coordinator at:
jennifer.tremblay-mercier at douglas.mcgill.ca
*Include the names and contact information of two referees.
Contact person:
Jennifer Tremblay-Mercier
E-mail:
jennifer.tremblay-mercier at douglas.mcgill.ca
Posting date:
Monday, August 2, 2021 - Monday, August 16, 2021
Name of immediate supervisor:

Dr. John Breitner (and his collaborator Dr. Yasser Iturria-Medina)

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Yasser Iturria Medina, PhD.
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Canada Research Chair in Multimodal Data Integration in Neurodegeneration
Neuroinformatics for Personalized Medicine lab (http://www.neuropm-lab.com/)
Last articles:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02133-x
https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.625
Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University
Montreal, Canada H3A 2B4, Phone # 514-398-1524
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