Research Assistant 2

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Supervisor: Dr. J. Ronholm, Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Position Summary: The candidate will have expertise in polar microbiology, astrobiology, and cell culture. The work will involve measuring the toxicity field samples and bacterial isolates from Martian analogue sites using cell cultures.

Qualifications: Master's Degree required.  M.Sc. candidate or M.Sc. degree in microbiology with experience using samples and bacterial cell cultures from Martian analogue sites. The candidate will be required to split their time between Macdonald Campus and the MUHC.

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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:

$32.15

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

MacdonaldStewart Bld

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-10-23

Position End Date:

2027-07-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-30

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

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