Research Associate

McGill University; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Research Associate to align laser beams and develop machining controls. The role requires a PhD and at least five years of research experience. Responsibilities include training students and ensuring machining accuracy via inspection techniques. This part-time position offers an hourly salary of $34.81 and is based at the Wong Building. Applications must be submitted by December 15, 2025, and candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Align laser beams for laser fabrication commands.
• Develop machining controls for laser beams on samples.
• Train students on laser machining protocols.
• Inspect machining accuracy with surface analysis techniques.

Education

PhD Degree

Job description

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Position Summary

The Research Associate reports directly to the Research Supervisor (Prof. Anne Kietzig) to align the laser beams, enabling the execution of laser fabrication commands and develop new machining controls.

Responsibilities

• Alignment of the laser beams to enable the execution of laser fabrication commands;
• Development of new machining control that translates previously developed code for machining execution with a fixed beam and a moving sample to Galvo-scanner assisted motion of a laser beam over a stationary sample;
• Training students on the above-mentioned laser machining protocol;
• Ensuring machining accuracy by inspection with surface analysis techniques;

Qualifications

• PhD Degree
• At least five (5) years of research experience

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: $34.81

Hours per Week: 8 (Part time)

Location: Wong Building

Supervisor: Professor

Position Start Date: 2025-12-15

Position End Date: 2026-01-19

Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-15

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].