Research Associate

McGill University; Digby Municipal District; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Research Associate to conduct advanced research in animal behaviour and AI technologies. The role requires a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant research experience. Responsibilities include leading research activities, mentoring graduate students, and ensuring thorough data handling and analysis. The position is full-time with an hourly salary of $36.60, based in Digby Municipal District, Nova Scotia. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and proficient in English.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-PhD research experience in animal behaviour and AI.
• Experience in data handling and scientific paper writing.
• Ability to assist graduate students and contribute to experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on animal behaviour and AI-served technologies.
• Develop and implement new studies, ensuring data collection.
• Assist in mentoring graduate students and research trainees.

Skills

Animal behaviour research

AI technology implementation

Data analysis

Education

PhD

Job description

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Research Associate

Supervisor: Elsa Vasseur, PhD

Department of Animal Science

Macdonald Campus; McGill University

Position Summary:

In charge of animal behaviour and AI-served technologies research activities: data handling, analysis and writing of scientific paper collected in trials; development, implementation, data collection and processing, results dissemination of new studies.

Advisory work: be involved in assisting graduate students and research trainees in the development of experimental design, analytical works; involvement in implementation of other research activities; participate in data collection on different facilities.

Qualifications:

PhD required. 4+ years of post PhD research experience in animal behaviour and AI.

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:

$36.60

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Barton Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-12-16

Position End Date:

2026-10-30

Deadline to Apply:

2025-12-24

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].