Research Assistant 1

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal seeks a part-time Research Assistant 1 to support Prof. Szkopek’s graphene sensor projects.

You will design and optimize test fixtures, assist in graphene transistor fabrication and testing, and document results across a multidisciplinary team in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and hands-on experience with mechanical systems, instrumentation, and microfluidics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, applied science, or physics.
• Experience in design and implementation of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with electronic instrumentation, microfluidics, additive manufacturing, and system integration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication, test, and iterative improvement of fixtures including electrical contacts, mechanical assembly, and liquid flow cell access for graphene ISFET sensors.
• Document design, fabrication and test results including device yield.
• Assist with graphene transistor fabrication and testing.
• Support design and implementation of research instrumentation as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical systems

Electronic instrumentation

Microfluidics

Additive manufacturing

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

## Research Assistant 1Apply: McConnell Eng. Bldg.: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 6, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR0000081371**Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.****If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).**This part-time, Research Assistant 1 position is in Prof. Thomas Szkopek’s research team, in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering **Position Summary:** Assist Prof. Szkopek’s research group in graphene ion sensitive field effect transistor-based sensor research, with the following activities:* design, fabrication, test and iterative improvement of physical test fixtures including electrical contacts, mechanical assembly, and liquid flow cell access for functionalization and test of graphene ion sensitive field effect transistor-based sensors,* document the design, fabrication and test of all test fixtures, including device yield results* assist with graphene field effect transistor fabrication and test* contingent on available time and research team needs, assist with the design and implementation of research instrumentation for other projects**Qualifications:** The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as but not limited to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied science, or physics. The candidate must have experience in the design and implementation of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Familiarity with electronic instrumentation, microfluidics, additive manufacturing methods and system integration is beneficial. The candidate must be capable of working in a multi-disciplinary research environment***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:**$30.54**Hours per Week:**16 (Part time) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday**Location:**McConnell Eng. Bldg.**Supervisor:**Professor**Position Start Date:**2026-09-28**Position End Date:**2026-12-31**Deadline to Apply:**2026-10-05**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, [e-mail].***