The Research Associate will support Professor Benjamin Fung in conducting research related to data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Hourly Salary: $35.37 Hours per Week: 9 (Part time) Location: Sherbrooke 680 Supervisor: Professor Position Start Date: 2026-10-01 Position End Date: 2027-09-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-03
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive literature reviews in the fields of data mining, machine learning, AI, and cybersecurity.
Assist Professor Fung in reviewing research publications.
Provide guidance to graduate students involved in research projects.
Qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Information Science, or Engineering.
A minimum of five peer-reviewed publications in data mining, machine learning, AI, or cybersecurity.
At least two years of skilled experience in data mining, machine learning, AI, or cybersecurity; postdoctoral research experience is also applicable.
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, [email protected].
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