Student Research Assistant

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Department of Biology

Position Summary:

• Build a large database of animal and plant habitat associations based on compiling multiple existing databases and searching field guides

• Perform data analysis using R

• Interpret the data

• Write data papers (reports)

• Meet with supervisor and graduate students twice weekly to discuss research project progress

Qualifications:

• Experience with digitizing information from textbooks

• Experience manipulating large datasets

• Good communication and writing skills

• Background in university ecology courses, preferably have taken BIOL206 and 310

• 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 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$17.75

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Stewart Biology Bldg

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-22

Position End Date:

2024-09-06

Deadline to Apply:

2024-04-25

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] .