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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).Research Assistant (Undergraduate Student)Supervisor: Elena Bennett, PhDDepartment of Natural Resource SciencesMacdonald Campus; McGill UniversityPosition Summary:
Read and review scientific literature on agricultural experiments. Extract key information from these research papers (e.g., data on soil, climate, and management factors). Manage and organize the extracted data in a format suitable for analyses.Qualifications:Study agriculture, soil science, or a related discipline. Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail. Ability to read and understand agricultural scientific papers. Interest in agriculture and environmental issues. Excellent interpersonal skills.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: $18.50Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)Location: MacdonaldStewart BldSupervisor: ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2024-08-30Position End Date: 2024-12-13Deadline to Apply: 2024-09-12This 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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