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Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).This Full-Time Research Associate position is based in Prof. Jessie Galasso-Carbonnel research lab in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.Project overview:Researchers across numerous scientific domains are exploiting AI and Machine Learning (ML) in their research. Unfortunately, building efficient AI/ML pipelines to analyze domain specific data remains challenging, notably because it requires researchers to develop a strong expertise both in programming and AI concepts. The goal of this project is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of AI pipeline development, by developing a low-code approach to describe and generate AI pipelines which can be tailored to specific domains.We are looking for a research associate to start this project by collaborating with researchers from different fields to understand the state of practice and identify needs and research directions to define the low-code platform.Position Summary:Responsibilities:- Develop and conduct a questionnaire about how researcher develop AI pipelines. This includes the design of the questionnaire, distribution and analysis of the results.- Write a report about existing practices regarding the development of AI pipelines.- Collaborate with researchers from various fields to validate the results.Help supervise a research assistant who will work on creating a dataset of existing AI pipelines.Qualifications:- Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., computer science, AI).- Experience in modelling, AI pipeline development, and/or low-code development.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.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: $32.60Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)Location: McConnell Eng. Bldg.Supervisor: Assistant ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2025-02-05Position End Date: 2025-08-31Deadline to Apply: 2025-02-13This 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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