Research Assistant 2

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a part-time Research Assistant 2 to support and supervise lab members, coordinate meetings, and assist in grant writing and protocol development. The role includes training new recruits and contributing to research design, simulations, and data analysis.

The position is based at Duff Medical Building in Montreal, with English-language work predominating and a start date in late September 2026. Strong communication and independent teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and managing research projects.
• Strong data analysis and statistics capabilities.
• Proven track record in peer-reviewed writing and grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Research Assistants and students.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and grant protocol documents.
• Contribute to research design, methods, and simulations.

Skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Bilingual (French/English)

Communication

Independent & team work

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or related

Job description

Under the supervision of the Research Director, the Research Assistant 2 will be performing research activities and is required to supports and supervises members of the lab ( Research Assistant 1 and Undergraduate and Graduate students)

Position Summary:

• Actively participates in the execution of the ongoing research projects;
• Is responsible for various administrative tasks (including budgets, management of meetings, and focus groups, minute-taking, and grant/protocol writing);
• Supports and supervise Research Assistants 1 with their research projects;
• Provides training to new recruits, students and staff;
• Establishes research methods, designs protocol, advances research and breaks new grounds;
• Troubleshoots research issues and resolves problems in design;
• Develops models and runs simulations;
• Reviews and evaluates research findings and determines results, prepares reports and manuscripts
• Participate in local, national and international collaborations;
• Participates in group meetings and in the general day-to-day management of research projects;
• Accomplishes any other related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering or a related field
• Experience in project coordination and management;
• Experience in data analysis and statistics;
• Solid experience in scientific writing (peer-review publications and grant applications);
• Excellent French and English, spoken and written;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision

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:

$40.16

Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Location:

Duff Medical Bldg.

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-21

Position End Date:

2027-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-13

This position is covered by the Association ofMcGill 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].