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Hiring Unit: Department of Biology (Professor Jon Sakata) Position Summary:

Assists in the collection of bioacoustic and behavioral data.

Assists with the analysis and visualization of data.

Assists with integrating current analysis pipelines into workflow.

Assists with lab work (including animal husbandry).

Assists with histological procedures, if necessary. Qualifications:

Attention to detail.

Team player.

Must be Work Study approved, McGill University.

Please provide you Work Study Letter with your application.

Education/Experience

Expertise in coding in Matlab, Python or other computational languages as well as with neural networks, machine learning, Markov models and other computational approaches to biology are important.

Familiar with analysis and data visualization.

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree.

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

$19.02

Hours per Week

20 (Part time)

Location

Stewart Biology Bldg

Supervisor

Professor

Position Start Date

2026-03-04

Position End Date

2026-08-28

Deadline to Apply

2026-08-09

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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