Research Assistant 2

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The Reznikov Laboratory within the Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, is seeking a short-term, full-time Research Assistant 2 to contribute to a research project titled Multiscale 3D Imaging of Bones

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of cadaveric phantoms for clinical-grade and research-grade microcomputed tomography imaging
• 3D image registration and segmentation
• Design and training of generative adversarial neural networks for enhancement of low-resolution 3D images
• Analyze and interpret research data; disseminate results; and prepare research reports and manuscripts

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (preferably Biomedical Engineering)
• Hands-on experience in human gross anatomy
• Experience with 3D microcomputed tomography imaging
• Strong object-oriented programming skills
• Experience in deep neural network design and training
• Excellent command of English

Expected start date: April 1 2026

Expected end date: Aug 31 2026

Full Time: 40h per week

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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:

$31.44

Hours per Week:

40 (Full time)

Location:

UQAM – Pavillon des Sciences Biologiques

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-04-01

Position End Date:

2026-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-03-31

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

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