Job Description

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This Part-Time Research Assistant 1 position is based in Prof. Narges Armanfard's research lab in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
We are developing cutting-edge AI techniques for non-contact monitoring of vital signs. The successful candidate will work in a highly multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with the AI development team, marketing team, software engineers, and data recording specialists.
The Research Assistant will support activities such as:

• Assist in data collection, recording, and preprocessing.
• Develop intelligent systems for analyzing physiological signals, RGB and IR videos, and other relevant health metrics.
• Collaborate in group-based projects and team discussions.
• Prepare progress reports and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• A strong background in artificial intelligence, AI programming, and their applications, demonstrated through academic training or practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field is required; master's degree is a plus.
• Ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional setting.

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: $29.87
Hours per Week: 27 (Part time)
Location: McConnell Eng. Bldg.
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-09-23
Position End Date: 2025-12-24
Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-01
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, .

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