CANC 621D2 Seminars in Cancer Sciences

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Canada invites a PhD student to support the Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program by coordinating seminars and journals for CANC 621D2 Seminars in Cancer Sciences.

From reading assigned papers to attending Thursday classes 9 AM–11 AM, you will assist instructors in evaluating student presentations, answer emails, and manage the myCourses site. You'll coordinate with guest lecturers and ensure smooth session delivery.

Qualifications

• PhD student in at least their 2nd year in cancer-related disciplines.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work on campus in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Reading all course materials and papers assigned for student readings and journal clubs.
• Attending classes in-person (Thursdays, 9 AM - 11 AM).
• Helping instructors evaluate student presentations.
• Answering students’ emails.
• Managing myCourses.
• Coordinating with guest lecturers as needed.

Education

PhD student in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program (2nd year)

Job description

Hiring Unit: Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program

Course Title: Seminars in Cancer Sciences

Course Code: CANC 621D2

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 45.5

Hiring Unit: Interdepartmental Studies- FMHS (Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program)

Course Title and Course Number: CANC 621D2 Seminars in Cancer Sciences

Estimated Number of Positions: 1

Total Hours of Work per Term: 45.5

Position Summary

• Reading all course materials and papers assigned as student readings and for journal clubs.
• Attending classes in-person (Thursdays, 9 AM - 11 AM).
• Helping instructors evaluate student presentations.
• Answering students’ emails.
• Managing myCourses.
• Coordinating with guest lecturers as needed.

Qualifications

PhD student in at least their 2nd year of training in any discipline related to the 4 pillars of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program: (1) cancer biology, (2) cancer therapeutics and diagnostics, (3) cancer etiology, prevention and prognosis, and (4) psychosocial oncology.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-05

Position End Date: 2027-04-23

Deadline to Apply: 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, [e-mail].

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