Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Neuro-foundation models, Codebase management, GitHub, Debugging, Technical documentation
County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · On-site
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Clinical research, Systematic reviews, Scoping reviews, Course development, Content delivery
Canada · Hybrid
$33/hr–$40/hr
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Skills: Administrative support, Protocol administration, Regulatory compliance, Data entry, Record keeping
Canada · On-site
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Skills: Food service, Customer service, Table setup, Cleaning, Inventory management
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Grant writing, Research methodologies, Communication, Presentation skills, Translation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Information literacy, Research, Oral communication, Written communication, Collaboration
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Mineralogy, Petrology, Geological observations, Analytical research, Experimental research
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$66k–$99k/yr
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Skills: Event planning, Logistics administration, Data analysis, Budget management, Staff supervision
Ashgabat City, Turkmenistan · Hybrid
$73k–$110k/yr
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Skills: Instructional design, Adult learning principles, E-learning, Educational technology, Articulate storyline
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$29/hr–$36/hr
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Skills: Administrative coordination, Scheduling, Event planning, Data compilation, Report preparation
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$63k–$86k/yr
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Skills: Administrative management, Student affairs, Internship coordination, Advising, Data analysis
Canada · Hybrid
$92k–$138k/yr
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Skills: Research grant management, Contract negotiation, Intellectual property management, Research security, Compliance
Leeuwarden, Frisia, Netherlands · On-site
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Skills: Kindergarten pedagogy, Curriculum development, Indigenous education, Quebec Education Program, Instructional design
County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$73k–$110k/yr
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Skills: Physical security, Loss prevention, Crime risk management, Security device management, Project management
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$31/hr–$38/hr
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Skills: Dental hygiene, Radiography, Patient care, Infection control, Periodontal charting
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Histology, Anatomy, Laboratory instruction, Student guidance, Lesson preparation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Communication, Public relations, Marketing, Event logistics, Teamwork
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$33/hr–$40/hr
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Skills: LC-MS, GC-MS, Metabolomics, HPLC, Sample preparation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$33/hr–$40/hr
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada • On-site
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The Research Associate will lead the technical development and maintenance of the NeuroGalaxy codebase while supporting the open-source community. Responsibilities include debugging, creating technical documentation, benchmarking AI models, and providing compute usage analysis for grant applications.
Candidates must hold a PhD in neuroscience, computer science, or a related field. Additionally, they must have over two years of experience in releasing and maintaining large-scale open-source codebases and extensive experience training AI models on GPU clusters.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to lead the technical development and management of neuro-foundation models. Working closely with the research team at Mila and the McGill community, the successful candidate will play a critical role in developing our specialized public codebase (NeuroGalaxy) and supporting the broader open-source community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Codebase Management: Overseeing the continued development and maintenance of a large, specialized public code base for creating neuro-foundation models (NeuroGalaxy).
Quality Assurance: Debugging the code base, managing the GitHub repository, and approving new pull requests from the community of users.
Technical Documentation: Creating robust, accessible documentation for the code base, as well as public-facing websites and tutorials for new users.
Resource & Grant Support: Providing estimates of compute costs associated with different components of the code base for different model and dataset sizes. Writing specialized technical analyses of existing compute usage on the DRAC and Mila clusters for use in grant applications.
Model Analysis & Integration: Analyzing new models generated by the community and incorporating their designs into the codebase.
Benchmarking & Training: Training models created by the Mila community, benchmarking them against existing models, and maintaining a list of critical benchmarks alongside a leaderboard.
Collaboration: Liaising with other neuro-foundation model development groups in academia and industry to foster partnerships and track advancements.
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in neuroscience, computer science, or a related field.
More than 2 years of proven experience with creating, releasing, and maintaining large-scale open-source code bases.
Familiarity with the most common types of neural data file formats (e.g., NWB, NIDS, etc.).
Extensive experience training AI models on high-performance GPU clusters.
Knowledge 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 4 on a scale of 0-4.
This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027collectiveagreementamurerasfinal-withsignatures-forprintingcoverpagereviewed.pdf
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.
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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.
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The mission of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University is to advance transformative education, science-based intervention and lifelong learning grounded in high calibre research and exceptional clinical training. Our programs foster access to integrated care, community service and engagement. We bridge fundamental, applied and translational research to dental practice using creative knowledge transfer. Through strong community partnerships as well as national and international collaboration, our faculty promotes sustainable growth, connectivity and innovation. The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences envisions a world rooted in conscientious caring for life, and a healthy and supportive environment for all. We strive for distinction in research, innovation and education for oral health and well-being.
Offices: 2001 Avenue McGill College, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, CA
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The mission of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University is to advance transformative education, science-based intervention and lifelong learning grounded in high calibre research and exceptional clinical training. Our programs foster access to integrated care, community service and engagement. We bridge fundamental, applied and translational research to dental practice using creative knowledge transfer. Through strong community partnerships as well as national and international collaboration, our faculty promotes sustainable growth, connectivity and innovation. The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences envisions a world rooted in conscientious caring for life, and a healthy and supportive environment for all. We strive for distinction in research, innovation and education for oral health and well-being.
Offices: 2001 Avenue McGill College, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, CA
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