Research Assistant, Neuroimaging and clinical research

Posting Period: February 1 to February 7, 2026
Application deadline: February 7, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: February 16, 2026                                 
Anticipated Contract End Date: April 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for 2026-2027 Academic year
Hourly Rate: $37.04 per hour
Total Contract Hours: 0 - 154 (0 to 14 hours per week), to be discussed at interview stage
Principal Investigator/Supervisor: Nárlon C. Boa Sorte Silva
Department: Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology
Remote Work Possible: Yes

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Organize, label, and securely manage multisite MRI data across repeated study visits, ensuring files and records are complete, consistent, and easy for the team to use.
• Review MRI data for completeness and basic quality, document issues, and maintain up-to-date tracking logs for participants, visits, and data status (received, processed, analysis-ready).
• Support research deliverables by summarizing relevant literature, assisting with analyses and figure/table preparation, and contributing to writing and revising manuscripts for journal submission.
• Other research tasks as outlined by the Principal Investigator

Job qualifications/requirements

• Enrolled in a credited program at the University and registered in at least one (1) course, or have Continuing-In-Program or Time Limit Extension status and are not currently assessed as being in failed or conditional academic standing.
• Have never been found guilty of academic misconduct at the University.
• Foundational knowledge of statistics and quantitative methods (e.g., regression models, longitudinal/repeated-measures concepts, data cleaning, and interpretation of results).
• Basic programming experience in at least one language commonly used for research (R and/or Python); comfort working in reproducible workflows (e.g., scripts, documentation, version control preferred).
• Exposure to neuroimaging research and MRI data concepts (e.g., common sequences and outputs, quality control principles, data formats such as DICOM/NIfTI, and/or neuroimaging pipelines).
• Understanding of clinical research practices, including participant-based studies, data confidentiality, and research ethics; experience working with health data is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple datasets, track progress, and follow standardized procedures.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including experience contributing to literature reviews, reports, abstracts, or manuscripts.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team across sites.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to Prof. Nárlon C. Boa Sorte Silva (narlon.silva@concordia.ca) with the subject “Research Assistant in Neuroimaging” by the posting end date of February 7, 2026.

*This position is subject to all conditions outlined in the CREW collective agreement. 

Employment equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.