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McGill University

Research Assistant 2

Montreal, QC, Canada

Pay: $32.15
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

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Position Summary:

The candidate will be responsible for designing and performing experimental procedures aimed at investigating how the dopamine neurons are altered in disease models using in vivo calcium imaging, behavioural analysis, confocal and super-resolution microscopy, drug administration, blood collection, euthanasia and brain/organ collection, etc. To achieve these goals, the candidate will be expected to provide new ideas and suggestions by reading the literature related to this project. Examples of experimental procedures include optimising new circuit labelling approaches, developing novel behavioural paradigms, and generating new transgenic mouse models. The incumbent is expected to quantify, analyze, and present experiment results at lab meetings or in peer-reviewed publications. Based on intellectual contribution, the research assistant will be given the opportunity to be an author on any publication that will derive from the work performed. In addition to performing these experiments, the candidate will be involved in the maintenance of our mouse colony (e.g. breeding, weaning, and genotyping), ordering, and providing technical guidance and training to undergraduate students.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree

This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: AMURE-2023-2027.pdf (aerum-amure.ca)

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.

Knowledge of English: 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. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Hourly Salary:

$32.15

Hours per Week:

40 (Full time)

Location:

Montreal Neuro.

Supervisor:

Associate Professor (Clinical)

Position Start Date:

2026-09-28

Position End Date:

2027-09-27

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-24

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, [email protected].

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Responsibilities

The research assistant will design and perform experimental procedures including in vivo calcium imaging, behavioural analysis, and microscopy to investigate dopamine neurons in disease models. Additionally, the incumbent will manage mouse colonies, provide technical training to students, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements

The candidate must hold a Master's degree and possess the ability to work in Canada at the specified McGill University campus. Proficiency in English is required for communication and research activities.

Skills

In vivo calcium imaging
Behavioural analysis
Confocal microscopy
Super-resolution microscopy
Drug administration
Blood collection
Euthanasia
Brain collection
Circuit labelling
Transgenic mouse models
Genotyping
Data analysis
Scientific writing
Technical training

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Keywords

Research Assistant
Dopamine neurons
In vivo calcium imaging
Behavioural analysis
Confocal microscopy
Super-resolution microscopy
Drug administration
Blood collection
Euthanasia
Brain collection
Circuit labelling
Transgenic mouse models
Mouse colony maintenance
Breeding
Weaning
Genotyping
Data analysis
Peer-reviewed publications
Laboratory research
Neuroscience
AMURE
McGill University

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