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The Research Assistant will contribute to a CFI-funded project (JawFuseNet) that integrates electromyography (EMG), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), motion capture (MOCAP), ultrasound imaging, and computerized dental occlusion analysis to model healthy and pathological jaw function.

Responsibilities include assisting with ethics submissions (IRB/REB), developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs), recruiting participants, scheduling and conducting study visits, and supporting data collection using multimodal instrumentation. The RA will perform data organization, annotation, and quality control; maintain accurate study records; and assist with literature reviews and team meeting documentation. Opportunities will be provided to learn hands-on multimodal acquisition methods and contribute to pilot analyses.

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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:

$30.54Hours per Week:

8 (Part time)Location:

Duff Medical Bldg.Supervisor:

Associate ProfessorPosition Start Date:

2026-11-12Position End Date:

2027-01-31Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-11This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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📌 Research Assistant 1 (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal