Job Description

Job Number:
J0625-1256
Job Title:
University Research Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs Program (Research Institute)
Work Location:
SITE GLEN
Posting Date:
June 26, 2025
Job Category:
Research and teaching
Job Type:
Temporary full time
Salary:
$19.00 - $19.00 /Hour
Shift:
Day
Open Positions:
1

This summer job is offered as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Quebec - Sante (FRQS).
General Duties
The incumbent will be involved in studies that explore molecular mechanisms of vascular injury in hypertension and obesity. The specific tasks include:
- Undertaking experiments in the lab including cell culture, molecular biology and vascular biology,
- Have the opportunity to learn many research skills in the laboratory including how to design a protocol, how to analyze data, how to give a scientific presentation and how to prepare a scientific paper,
- Responsible for specific aspects of the study,
- Have the opportunity to learn how to do team science working with other researchers and trainees.
Website of the organization
Education / Experience
Education: High School Education
Work Experience: none
Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.

Additional information
Status : Full-Time, Temporary (8-week position)
Pay Scale: 19$/hour.
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Work Site:GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie
***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document. ***
Why work with us?

• Vacation pay pro-rated to time worked,
• Personal, sick and family leave paid (pro rata for the reference year),
• Statutory holidays,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Flex work options and much more!

Eligibility criteria the Canada Summer Jobs program :
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period,
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment,
- have a valid SIN at the start of the employment.
Join our team to gain research experience and to be part of a dynamic and highly inclusive team.
https://rimuhc.ca/careers
To learn more about our benefits, please visit
THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact,