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Research Assistant 2
| Company | McGill University |
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| Location | Montreal, QC, Canada |
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| Salary | $38.42 – $38.42 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Experience in conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and testing complex firmware projects on state-of-the-art FPGA architectures.
- Experience with HDL simulation (e.g., Quartus/xcelium/verilator)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve real-time operational issues independently.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and applications quickly and independently.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a track record (or potential) of functioning as an independent developer.
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related field with relevant professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students across Canada to design, implement, simulate, and test RTL designs for scientific instrumentation.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously using established engineering processes with minimal supervision.
- Overseeing and assisting with experiment development, data collection, laboratory work, and research documentation.
- Recommending and implementing improvements to existing methods of analysis or research.
- Analyzing and interpreting research data, disseminating results, and contributing to research publications.
- Ensuring the quality and reliability of developed firmware and systems.
- Provide technical guidance and training to team members, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technicians, at McGill and partner institutions.
- Perform administrative tasks such as coordinating the purchasing and procurement of specialized equipment for research projects.
- Stay informed on emerging industry practices and technologies relevant to the field.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
