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McGill University

Research Assistant 2

Stewart Biology Bldg, Canada

Pay: $32.96
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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Hiring Unit: Department of Biology (Professor Andrew Gonzalez)Position Summary:

Maintains clear documentation of the BON in a Box platform and the available biodiversity analysis pipelines.
As required, debugs or enhances the biodiversity analysis pipelines supporting the use cases.
Assists in identifying grants, tenders and partnerships to support research operationalization, and contributes to writing application texts.
Assists in relationship-building with key policy actors such as parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the regional Technical Support Centers (TSC), to bring scientific research into policy.
Presents the BON in a Box platform and explains scientific concepts such as essential biodiversity variables and indicators to non-technical audiences in online and in-person events.
Under the PI’s supervision, reviews the communication strategy of BON in a Box - for example through social media and websites - to build awareness in our target user group and create a supporting scientific community.

Qualifications:

Adaptability and a quick learning ability to understand diverse subjects in ecology, biodiversity, and data science.
Experience with biodiversity data analysis.Experience in R and python coding. Julia an asset.
Strong communication and public speaking skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with partners.
Maturity, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation efforts.

Education/Experience:

Master's degree in biology or equivalent.
Experience in R and Python coding, Julia an asset.

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.

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) qualifier on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$32.96

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Stewart Biology Bldg

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-14

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-02

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will maintain and enhance biodiversity analysis pipelines and the BON in a Box platform. They will also assist in grant identification, relationship-building with policy actors, and communicating scientific concepts to non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in biology or a related field and possess experience in R and Python coding. Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive partnerships are essential for this role.

Skills

Biodiversity data analysis
R
Python
Julia
Data science
Ecology
Public speaking
Communication
Relationship building
Grant writing
Scientific communication
Project documentation
Pipeline debugging

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Hiring contact

Andrew Gonzalez

Keywords

Research Assistant
Biology
Biodiversity
Data Science
R
Python
Julia
BON in a Box
Analysis Pipelines
Grant Writing
Policy
Convention on Biological Diversity
Technical Support Centers
Communication Strategy
Ecology
Scientific Community
Academic Research
Montreal
McGill University

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