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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).Position Summary:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting research activities, in particular in the area of literature mining, including assisting with grant writing, co-authoring and publishing academic papers, and providing mentorship and guidance to a PhD student. This role involves collaborating closely with the research team to advance project goals and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks. The position requires strong academic writing skills, organizational abilities, and prior experience in research.Immediate supervisor: Prof. Jean-Baptiste PolineThis position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027_collective_agreement_amure_ras_final_-_with_signatures_-_for_printing_cover_page_reviewed.pdfKnowledge of French and 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: $30.75Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)Location: Montreal Neuro.Supervisor: ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2025-01-17Position End Date: 2025-08-31Deadline to Apply: 2025-01-24This 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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