Research Assistant 2

McGill University; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research university in Canada is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Electrocatalysis Lab. The successful candidate will operate Raman, NIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy tools for various applications, including CO2 reduction. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing results, and training lab members. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field and experience with spectroscopic tools. The hourly salary is $31.44, with a start date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrocatalysis and reactions for CO2 and CO reduction.
• Skillful in working with spectroscopic tools, especially Raman, NIR, or UV-Vis.
• Ability to create publishable experimental figures and tables.

Responsibilities

• Operate Raman, NIR, and UV-Vis electrochemical spectroscopy tools.
• Design experiments in discussion with the supervisor.
• Report and present results during group meetings.
• Create comprehensive documents for lab members.
• Assist in training lab members for instrument usage.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Spectroscopic tools (Raman, NIR, UV-Vis)

CO2 reduction

Aldehyde oxidation

Nitrate reduction

Education

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

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Research Assistant 2 position in the Electrocatalysis Lab to operate Raman, NIR, and UV-Vis electrochemical spectroscopy tools for different electrocatalysis applications.

Position Summary:

• Running electrochemical Raman, NIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy systems to analyse catalysts such as Cu, Ag, Sn, and other combinations and molecular catalysts.
• Utilize these spectroscopic instruments to perform in-situ electrocatalytic reactions including CO2 reduction, CO reduction, aldehyde oxidation, and nitrate reduction.
• Design the experiments in discussion with the supervisor, analyze the results, and create high quality publishable figures, tables, with relevant discussions.
• Regularly report and present during the weekly group meetings.
• Create documents that other lab members could follow and perform the experiments in the future.
• Help with training other lab members to work with these instruments.
• Be part of the Electrocatalysis Lab and collaboratively work with all lab members.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Electrocatalysis, CO2 and CO reduction reaction, aldehyde oxidation, and nitrate reduction, materials synthesis and characterization.
• Experience in working with spectroscopic tools, preferably with Raman, NIR, and UV-Vis or similar tools.
• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline.

Other Qualifying Skills:

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

Hourly Salary:

$31.44

Hours per Week:

30 (Part time)

Location:

Wong Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-01-05

Position End Date:

2026-03-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-12-24

This position is covered by the Association ofMcGill University Research Employees(AMURE) collective agreement.

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