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Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).\nThe candidate will work independently on basic and applied research projects in the laboratory of Dr. Fellows at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. This work will focus on investigating the brain basis of decision-making and related executive processes, using multiple measurement techniques including studies of humans with focal brain lesions and neuroimaging in healthy and clinical populations (e.g. Parkinson Disease, people living with HIV). The candidate will also manage the McGill Cognitive Neuroscience Research Registry, a crucial support for focal lesion research across the University. They will work collaboratively with other investigators, students and research staff. The candidate is expected to develop local expertise in advanced structure-function imaging analysis methods suited for use in clinical populations, notably including those with focal brain lesions.\nHe/she will work with collaborative teams on the multidisciplinary aspects of the research projects and will analyze data, write drafts of manuscripts, and contribute to the writing of grants and protocols. He/she will facilitate research meetings and other local events aiming to strengthen multi-disciplinary cognitive neuroscience research. The candidate will also participate in the supervision of graduate, undergraduate and summer trainees and contribute to laboratory management, helping to assure the efficient, ethical and responsible day-to-day conduct of research within the Fellows lab.\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\nPhD in Neuroscience or Psychology. Post-doctoral training or work experience in a relevant field will be an asset. Previous experience working with clinical or healthy elderly participants also would be an asset.\nApplicants should be:\nExperts in human neuroscience methods: experimental neuropsychology, behavioral methods for human subjects’ research in healthy and clinical populations, eye-tracking, structural and/or functional MRI analysis, brain anatomy and connectivity.\nVery good knowledge of programming in Matlab, Python, and R or similar environments; databasing; and statistical methods; computational modeling or health outcomes research experience would be an asset.\nOther Qualifying Skills/Abilities\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills (English essential, French an asset).\nAbility to guide graduate students and summer trainees.\nAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.\nStrong organization skills, attention to detail and priority setting skills.\nAbility to work autonomously in a complex, changing, deadline-oriented environment.\nAdvanced knowledge of cognitive neuroscience.\nVery good knowledge of MRI analysis techniques.\nKnowledge of good research/clinical practice.\nA strong publication record in cognitive neuroscience or a closely related field.\nThis position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: http://www.aerum-amure.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AMURE-2023-2027.pdf\nBefore 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.\nMcGill 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. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.\nHourly Salary:\n$35.37Hours per Week:\n40 (Full time)Location:\nMontreal Neuro.Supervisor:\nProfessorPosition Start Date:\n2026-11-01Position End Date:\n2027-03-30Deadline to Apply:\n2026-10-21This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE)collective agreement.\nMcGill 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. 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