Job Description

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This Part-Time Research Assistant 1 position is based in Prof. Jeremy Cooperstock's research lab in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The successful candidate will be working on the NSERC-CRIAQ-funded ADvanced AIRspace Usability (ADAIR) project. The candidate must have experience working on the design of visual interfaces for future flight decks.
The Research Assistant will support activities such as:
Support research on pilot information access and decision-making during flight operations by analyzing current cockpit systems and developing a baseline interface that reflects real-world workflows.
Assist in conducting experimental trials using the X-Plane simulator setup to study pilot performance across varying speed conditions.
Assist experimental trials by observing Air Traffic Controllers and/or pilots during testing sessions and take notes on their actions and decisions.
Qualifications:
B.Sc. required, preferred M.Sc.
at least two years working on R&D activities involving aviation interface design.
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: $30.62
Hours per Week: 20 (Part time)
Location: McConnell Eng. Bldg.
Supervisor: Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-10-14
Position End Date: 2025-11-28
Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-22
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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