Research Assistant

McGill University

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MacdonaldStewart Lib Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

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Supervisor:  Dr. C. Madramootoo, Bioresource Engineering
Position Summary:  Assist students with lab and field work, maintain equipment in good working order.

Requirements:  B.Eng. and experience with current PI projects.


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:

$32.92

Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Location:

MacdonaldStewart Lib

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-08-05

Position End Date:

2026-12-15

Deadline to Apply:

2026-08-12

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

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

About this role

Summary

Assist with lab and field work, maintain equipment, support research projects.

Job title

Research Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site at McGill University in Quebec, Canada, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$32.92 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

B.Eng.experience with current PI projects

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

lab workfield work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site