Montreal, QC, Canada
23 days ago
Research Assistant 2

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Position Summary:
 

Work closely with research groups to ensure the success of their CT experiment design

Operate the CT-scanner 

Perform basic maintenance and quality assurance testing of the CT scanner

Perform CT-scanner troubleshooting

Analyze CT-scanner images and data as requested by users and external clients.

Contribute to the organization of short courses and workshops on CT-imaging. 

Generate written and oral presentations of technical updates for presentation at internal meetings for key stakeholders and clients. 

Collaborate with the manager of the Multi-Scale Imaging Facility on the development of grant proposals and business plans.

Qualifications:

Master degree in life sciences, bioinformatics, computer science, engineering or a connex specialty

Minimum 3 years of experience in CT-scanning, image analysis and programming

Experience with ImageJ /FIJI and Matlab software packages

Experience in segmentation is a requirement.

Knowledge of programming in Phython and/or R, Matlab

Experience in fluorescence microscopy, colocalization,  CT-scanning is an asset 

Start date Feb.2025. Contract of 2 years, renewable upon the availability of funding. 

Hourly Salary:

$37.48

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Raymond Building

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-12-13

Position End Date:

2027-02-03

Deadline to Apply:

2024-12-23

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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