Job Description

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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled research software developer to lead the neuroimaging processing and pipeline development for the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) open science initiative. This role is based at the McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (MCIN) and involves administering, analyzing, managing, and planning of the LORIS software. This role involves providing expertise and defining solutions for the research community involving the use of the LORIS database, associated computer systems, information flow, and architecture.
Primary Responsibilities:
Participate in establishing the strategic direction of the processing and analysis of MRI data for CCNA research projects
Convert MRI files into BIDS format and perform defacing and quality control of MR images
Automate MRI ingestion workflows
Manipulate and organize large-scale behavioral datasets
Provide senior professional expertise in the examination and definition of objectives for existing or future infrastructure and applications systems, specifically for the LORIS data management system.
Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade LORIS virtual servers, research services and complex information systems to ensure operational integrity for the CCNA study.
Plan, implement, deploy, document and distribute research software and large scale middleware platforms for the various substudies involved in the CCNA consortium.
Engage with CCNA researchers and their teams to build infrastructure and platforms, define, plan and implement special projects to support the needs of the research community as well as external collaborators.
Define and implement complete software lifecycle mechanisms for LORIS related functionality and any research ordinated services.
Research and analyse new and emerging technology, define programming standards and code testing and review frameworks.
Provide training for junior developers and external collaborators related to a variety of new systems, platforms and procedures.
Evaluate new LORIS releases, analyse, optimize and audit systems and recommend solutions.
Code, test, debug and deploy LORIS software applications/platforms. Participate in team code reviews. Revise and update technical documentation.
Conduct meetings related to open science with external stakeholders, make recommendations on technical implementations and provide solutions.
Prepare and perform presentations of software projects to external research professionals.
Foster encouraging environment for staff to work efficiently.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
University degree or related work experience in computer science, neuroscience or related field.
Experience with neuroimaging data processing.
Strong understanding of database systems, software development, and research infrastructure.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Research or industry experience with relational database systems (SQL).
Expertise with web development (PHP, JavaScript/JQuery, Bootstrap, Apache).
Experience with non-relational database systems is an asset (NoSQL).
Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems.
Experience computing on large datasets is an asset.
Experience with version control systems (e.g. git, svn) and team-based development methodologies.
Strong programming skills and understanding of modern languages (Python, Perl).
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap and W3C standards.
Familiarity with academic research environments.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

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.
Knowledge of 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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Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 06) $80,510.00 - $100,640.00 - $120,770.00
Job Profile: MPEX-IST3S - Research Software Development - Senior Professional
Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor: Research Project Manager
Position End Date (If applicable): 2027-01-04
Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-04
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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