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About the job

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate – Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience

Brain, Beats & Bionics Laboratory | McGill University & MUHC-RI

Location: Montreal, QC | Start: 2026 | Full-time

The Brain, Beats & Bionics Lab (BBB Lab) is opening new positions for  a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Research Associate to join our multidisciplinary team exploring auditory cognition, neural plasticity, hearing restoration, and computational neuroscience.

We work at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, psychoacoustics, and clinical research, with collaborations across McGill University, the Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience Program, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC-RI BRaIN Program), the Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music (CRBLM) ,the International Laboratory for Brain, Music, and Sound Research (BRAMS), and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music, Media and Technology (CIRMMT).

What You’ll Work On

You will contribute to core research themes of the BBB Lab, including: 

• Auditory brain plasticity and hearing restoration 
• Neuro-behavioral paradigms, EEG, and multimodal biosignal acquisition 
• Machine learning applied to auditory and neural datasets 
• Music perception and appreciation in hearing-impaired and normal-hearing individuals 
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative research on plasticity-enhancing processes, including cutting-edge work related to psychoplastogens 

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental protocols for behavioral, EEG, and psychoacoustic studies 
• Analyze complex datasets (MATLAB & Python , ML pipelines) 
• Contribute to scientific writing: manuscripts, conference submissions, and grant proposals 
• Mentor trainees (students, interns) 
• Participate in day-to-day lab management, meetings, and project coordination 
• Collaborate with local, national, and international research groups 
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Who We’re Looking For

We will consider applicants at either the Postdoc or Research Associate level, applicants without a completed or nearing completion PhD won’t be considered.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Audiology, or a closely related field, and demonstrate strong research experience in auditory neuroscience or related domains. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following: EEG or biosignal acquisition and analysis, signal processing, psychoacoustics, statistical modeling, data analysis, or machine learning, with proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python. Experience with experimental design, computational or neuro-behavioral methods, and scientific writing (peer-reviewed publications and/or grant contributions) is expected. Candidates should be able to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary research team, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience in clinical or hospital-based research environments is an asset. Proficiency in English is required; French is an asset but not mandatory.

 

Why Join the BBB Lab?

You’ll be part of a vibrant research ecosystem with access to: 

• McGill’s world-class neuroscience community 
• MUHC’s clinical infrastructure and patient research networks 
• CRBLM, BRAMS, and CIRMMT interdisciplinary collaborations 
• Cutting-edge psychophysical, EEG, and computational facilities 
• A culturally rich, globally recognized research city (Montreal) 

Work Conditions

• Full-time
• Glen Site + McGill campus + some remote flexibility 
• Salary commensurate with experience and appointment level 
• Start date flexible in 2026 
• This position follows RI-MUHC hiring policies, including minimum posting period and compliance requirements 

How to Apply

Please send the following to brain.sound.experiment@xxxxxxxxx with the subject line: “2026 Fellow” 

• Cover letter outlining research fit and experience 
• Full CV (with publications) 
• Names/contact info of at least two referees 
• Links to 1–2 sample publications or preprints 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.