Shape an AI research game in Montreal by translating cognitive assessments into measurable mechanics using experimental design and Python.
As a McGill University Postdoctoral Fellow, you will support Professor Blake Richards within The Citadel of the Mind Project. The initiative uses a mobile and browser-based puzzle game to collect quantitative cognitive metrics and qualitative conversational data. Your work will focus on reliable measures of working memory, response inhibition, cognitive flexibility, and time perception.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate cognitive task designs into implementation specifications
- Define stimuli, response timing, calibration, and scoring approaches
- Run pilot studies across a cohort exceeding 1,000 participants
- Assess performance across devices, gameplay experience, and cultures
- Partner with machine learning teams on interpretable features
Requirements:
- Doctorate in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related field
- Demonstrated psychometrics and experimental design expertise
- Statistical analysis and reproducible research proficiency
- Python programming experience
- Latent variable, item response, adaptive testing, or gamified assessment experience preferred
Bring cognitive science, psychometric evaluation, and Python skills to McGill's AI-driven assessment research program in Montreal.
AI Game-Based Cognitive Assessment Fellow in Montréal employer: McGill University
McGill University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Montreal. As an Assistant Professor, you will have access to extensive resources for research and teaching, along with opportunities for professional development and community engagement, making it a rewarding environment for academic growth and impactful contributions.
