Research Assistant 1

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Position Summary:

• Conducting and executing research
• Numerical modeling and data analysis in atmospheric sciences
• Participating in both modeling and observation of data
• Performing literature search
• Collecting data by downloading and processing model, satellite and other data from public archives

Qualifications:

• Numerical modelling with such programming languages as Fortran, Python and Matlab
• Statistical data analysis and visualization
• Communicating research results in written papers, reports and oral presentations

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent training, in Atmospheric Sciences 
• Experience in atmospheric research, having processed, analyzed and visualized datasets in binary formats such as NetCDF and HDF 
• Having written papers or reports documenting scientific research

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 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 on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$29.87

Hours per Week:

17 (Part time)

Location:

Burnside Hall

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-04-01

Position End Date:

2027-03-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-04-14

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].