Teaching Assistant - NEUR 531-503
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit:
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Course Title and Course Number:
Introduction to Computational Neuroscience: NEUR 531-503
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
45 hours
Position Summary:
- Assist students in computer programming and mathematical analysis related to computational models of brain function.
- Provide brief instrumental lectures on Matlab and Python programming, Translate assignment code between Python and Matlab. Fourier analysis, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Qualifications:
- Only Current Masters or Doctoral student registered at McGill are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistant.
- Previous TA experience within the hiring unit is an asset.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Note: All candidates will have to fill out the questionnaire and upload relevant documents (Study permit (if applicable)/Proof of enrollment for Winter 2026 term).
Who are External and Internal Candidates?
External Candidates:
Current McGill Graduate Student that has held previous jobs/contracts at the university and currently does not have an active job in Workday > applies as an External Candidate
Note: Review the information found here before you apply as external
https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/workday\_guide\_for\_applying\_to\_ta\_positions.pdf
Internal Candidates:
Current McGill Graduate Student with an active job(s)/contract(s) in Workday > applies as an Internal Candidate
Before you proceed as an internal candidate, you must log into the VPN before logging into Workday to access the functionality described below. Also, keep in mind that Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is mandatory for VPN use. Further information regarding 2FA can be found at the following site:
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:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2026-01-05
Position End Date:
2026-04-14
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-30
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
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Teaching Assistant - NEUR 531-503
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit:
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Course Title and Course Number:
Introduction to Computational Neuroscience: NEUR 531-503
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
45 hours
Position Summary:
- Assist students in computer programming and mathematical analysis related to computational models of brain function.
- Provide brief instrumental lectures on Matlab and Python programming, Translate assignment code between Python and Matlab. Fourier analysis, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Qualifications:
- Only Current Masters or Doctoral student registered at McGill are eligible to apply as Teaching Assistant.
- Previous TA experience within the hiring unit is an asset.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Note: All candidates will have to fill out the questionnaire and upload relevant documents (Study permit (if applicable)/Proof of enrollment for Winter 2026 term).
Who are External and Internal Candidates?
External Candidates:
Current McGill Graduate Student that has held previous jobs/contracts at the university and currently does not have an active job in Workday > applies as an External Candidate
Note: Review the information found here before you apply as external
https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/workday\_guide\_for\_applying\_to\_ta\_positions.pdf
Internal Candidates:
Current McGill Graduate Student with an active job(s)/contract(s) in Workday > applies as an Internal Candidate
Before you proceed as an internal candidate, you must log into the VPN before logging into Workday to access the functionality described below. Also, keep in mind that Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is mandatory for VPN use. Further information regarding 2FA can be found at the following site:
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:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2026-01-05
Position End Date:
2026-04-14
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-30
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
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.