The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.
The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.
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The unit will be investigating a subclass of computable functions on the reals called 'WhileCC-approximable functions'. Elementary functions are those obtained from finitely many applications of arithmetic operations, compositions, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometric functions, and their inverses. This project will be led by Dr. William Smyth and Dr. Jeffrey Zucker.
Job Summary
Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.
Purpose & Key Functions
Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.
Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.
Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.
Conduct literature searches.
Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.
Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.
Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
Write a variety of letters and memos.
Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.
Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.
Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
Assets
Extensive knowledge and educational background (e.g. a graduate degree) in Computer Science
Previous experience conducting research on topological models of computation over the reals
Familiarity with WhileCC programs
Familiarity with LaTeX
Additional Information
The successful incumbent will prepare conference and journal versions of recent results on elementary functions, and extending these results to multiple arguments
The successful incumbent will investigate properties of partial WhileCC-approximable functions.
Hybrid work will be an option for this role
Within your application package, please include a cover letter, resume/CV and 2-3 referees
The successful candidate must also have / demonstrate:
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships at work
Flexibility and adaptability when meeting deadlines with numerous interruptions
Ability to meet tight project deadlines and competing timelines
Ability to respond creatively to resolve issues and maintain workflow
High attention to detail while producing thorough and accurate work
How To Apply
To apply, please send your CV, a letter summarizing your research interests (up to 2 pages), email addresses of up to three References, and one example of a recent publication.
Send the full application package online via Mosaic by the posting closing date. Start date is as soon as possible but flexible and will be determined by the faculty supervisor in consultation with the successful applicant. We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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