McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Research Assistant 1

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Nov 6, 2026
1 position

$30.54 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Posting language: English

Job summary

The Research Assistant will contribute to a CFI-funded project by assisting with ethics submissions, participant recruitment, and study visit coordination. They will also support data collection using multimodal instrumentation and perform data organization, annotation, and quality control.

Job details

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). The Research Assistant will contribute to a CFI-funded project (JawFuseNet) that integrates electromyography (EMG), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), motion capture (MOCAP), ultrasound imaging, and computerized dental occlusion analysis to model healthy and pathological jaw function. Responsibilities include assisting with ethics submissions (IRB/REB), developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs), recruiting participants, scheduling and conducting study visits, and supporting data collection using multimodal instrumentation. The RA will perform data organization, annotation, and quality control; maintain accurate study records; and assist with literature reviews and team meeting documentation. Opportunities will be provided to learn hands-on multimodal acquisition methods and contribute to pilot analyses. 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: $30.54 Hours per Week: 8 (Part time) Location: Duff Medical Bldg. Supervisor: Associate Professor Position Start Date: 2026-11-12 Position End Date: 2027-01-31 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-11 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work on-site at the McGill University campus in Quebec. Proficiency in English is required for both verbal and written communication.