At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in lab sessions, prepare materials, and help mark student reports and tests.
- Company: Join McGill University, a leading institution in a vibrant multicultural city.
- Benefits: Earn $38.46/hour while gaining valuable teaching experience and skills.
- Other info: Equity-focused workplace welcoming diverse applicants; great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' learning and develop your future in academia.
- Qualifications: B.Sc. in Science, familiarity with microscopes, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 38 $ per hour.
Hiring Unit: Department Of Physiology
Course Title: Light Microscopy for the Life Science
Course Code: PHGY 560
Estimated Number of Positions: 2
Total Hours of Work per Term: 45
Position Summary:
- Attend 6 lab sessions of 2 hours
- Attend 6 pre-lab meetings, review labs, laboratory preparation
- Assist instructor in marking student lab reports
- Assist instructor in marking student tests
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Science
- Familiar with microscopes, digital imaging and image processing and analysis.
- Previous students from PHGH 560 would be ideal.
- Ability to assess written work and clearly express written criticisms.
- Effective communication skills in English are essential.
Hourly Salary: $38.46
Position Start Date: 2027-01-05
Position End Date: 2027-04-30
Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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