Research Associate

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Research employment opportunity taking place within a large consortium of several industry partners in the food industry. The research team is located at the Macdonald Campus of McGill (in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue).

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research work in the areas of food chemistry. Responsibilities include: Investigation of the effects of selected ingredients on the cheese making process, optimization of the cheese making process, and study of the protein-ligan interactions. Selected candidate is expected to carry out the experiments, analyze the data and prepare the presentation/minutes, and handle all interactions with the industry partner in the Consortium RITA.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree. Possess advanced knowledge in the field of Food Science, and at least 5 years of research experience acquired as Postdoctoral fellow in this specialty.
Knowledge 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 (fluent) on a scale of 0-4.”

Hourly Salary:

$32.60

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

MacdonaldStewart Bld

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-07-16

Position End Date:

2026-03-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-07-21

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, [email protected] .