Research Assistant 1

Job title:

Research Assistant 1

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:Department of GeographyPosition Summary:Conducting fieldwork, including regular maintenance of eddy covariance flux tower and supporting ancillary measurements. A technician will also be present for each visit site;Assisting with the set-up of eddy covariance data collected from wetland sites in British Columbia and Quebec;Analyzing eddy covariance data collected from wetland sites in British Columbia and Quebec;Preparing figures for peer-reviewed publications;Interpreting figures and assisting with writing for a peer-reviewed paper focused on understanding how greenhouse gas fluxes from a restored peatland in BC respond to climate change;Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:Basic experience with programming languages such as R, MATLAB or PythonExperience with data visualization (e.g. making graphs using Excel or R/MATLAB/Python)Experience with report writingExperience and Education:Possesses subject matter expertise acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree, including courses in micrometeorology and hydrology;Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience related to the research project. Academic research experience (e.g. relevant courses noted above) is deemed equivalent.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.Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.Hourly Salary: $29.21Hours per Week: 30 (Part time)Location: Burnside HallSupervisor: Assistant ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2025-04-11Position End Date: 2025-08-29Deadline to Apply: 2025-04-30This 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, .

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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:03:37 GMT

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