Job Description

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Position Summary:
The candidate will support the McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (MCIN) by contributing to the development and maintenance of LORIS, a neuroinformatics research platform.
Description of Research Project: The candidate will develop front-end and back-end components on MCIN's LORIS platform specifically on the Canadian Consortium for Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA) study. The project focuses on enhancing the platform's capabilities for neuroimaging and behavioral data integration and helping researchers manage large datasets efficiently. The role will involve implementing new software features, optimizing existing tools, and ensuring compliance with research data standards.
Contribution to the Research Project: The candidate will contribute by developing and refining software tools that support neuroinformatics research. Their work will directly enhance data cleanliness, data management, accessibility, and analysis capabilities for the CCNA study. They will also collaborate with researchers to ensure software improvements align with project goals.
Intellectual Input to Research Analysis: The candidate will be expected to write code for evolving LORIS modules, contribute to documentation regarding the software and the developer workflow, and perform reviews and testing of other developers' work.
Decision-Making and Judgment: The candidate will be responsible for making technical decisions regarding software development, debugging, and optimization under the guidance of senior developers. They will assess software performance, implement improvements, and implement solutions to meet evolving research needs. Decision-making will involve prioritizing feature developments, creating development plans, debugging complex issues, and ensuring adherence to coding best practices.
Data Analysis: The candidate will be involved in detecting abnormalities in the study's data. They will develop scripts and modules for data extraction, transformation, and visualization, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of research data.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or minimum of 2 years of relevant experience to the research project or academic research experience are required. The candidate should be proficient in web development technologies (PHP, Javascript, React, Bootstrap, Apache), have experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, NoSQL), and hold knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027_collective_agreement_amure_ras_final_-_with_signatures_-_for_printing_cover_page_reviewed.pdfKnowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 2 on a scale of 0-4.



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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:
$29.21
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
Montreal Neuro.
Supervisor:
Research Software Developer
Position Start Date:
2025-04-01
Position End Date:
2025-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2025-03-20
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.