Research Assistant â Precision Medicine (Remote, part-time) (Research Institute)
Research Assistant â Precision Medicine (Remote, part-time) (Research Institute)
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Qubec - Sant (FRQS).
Position summary
We are looking for an independent motivated part-time Research Assistant with experience in Machine Learning to join our this role you will contribute to applying (/- developing) state-of-the-art machine learning models that analyze next generation sequencing and clinical data to support personalized medicine solutions. You will take a hands-on approach in identifying and working with diverse datasets to drive machine-learning analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to work towards making a difference in peoples lives.
General Duties
Apply advanced machine learning techniques including Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) to solve complex problems in precision medicine.
Collaborate with our team (machine learning and clinical experts) to apply (/- build) predictive models that personalize treatment strategies for patients.
Independently source analyze and manage bioinformatics and biomedical datasets including genomic clinical and other omics data for use in machine learning models.
Work on end-to-end machine learning pipelines from data preprocessing to model training evaluation and optimization ensuring high performance and accuracy.
Use bioinformatics tools and resources to integrate complex datasets and facilitate model development.
Contribute to the development of new machine learning methodologies to address unique challenges in genomic and healthcare data.
Required Skills
-Familiarity with precision medicine and machine learning applications in healthcare.
-Experience working in cloud environments (AWS GCP or Azure).
-Knowledge of bioinformatics tools for genomics or transcriptomics analysis.
Employment Type
Unclear
