Research Associate

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Research Associate

Supervisor: Jessica Gillung, PhD

Department of Natural Resource Sciences

Macdonald Campus; McGill University

Position Summary:
The candidate will support research in insect biodiversity and phylogenomics. Responsibilities include:

Develop bioinformatics, data science and computational methods; generate and analyze genomic data; plan and conduct research projects; supervise graduate students, technicians, collaborators, and visitors; study, identify, and describe insect specimens; write scientific papers and manuals to operate molecular equipment and describe research outcomes; develop and implement SOPs.

Qualifications:
PhD required.  PhD in Entomology; experience with phylogenomics and bioinformatics; expertise in insect taxonomy; theoretical and practical experience with DNA sequencing; track-record of mentorship and supervision; excellent writing and communication skills.

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:

$33.96

Hours per Week:

30 (Part time) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Location:

Lyman Museum

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-05-08

Position End Date:

2026-09-18

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-19

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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