Research Assistant 2

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant 2 to support one of our department professors and her research team in a project focused on machine learning-enabled information and enabled information and knowledge extraction technique. The goal is to connect detailed design (in the form of technical drawing, CAD files, etc.) with downstream manufacturing processes (such as machining, injection molding, additive manufacturing, etc.).

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of design engineering, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on machine learning techniques applicable to design-manufacturing integration.
• Pre-process design and manufacturing datasets to prepare them for machine learning applications.
• Test and evaluate machine learning models using lab computing resources.
• Collaborate with team members to document findings and contribute to publications or presentations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and tools (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with CAD software and familiarity with manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$31.44

Hours Per Week:

25 (Part time)

Location:

Macdonald Eng. Bldg.

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-10-13

Position End Date:

2025-12-31

Deadline To Apply:

2025-10-06

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

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