Research Assistant 2

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Hiring Unit: Department of Biology (Professor Andrew Gonzalez)
Position Summary:
Maintains clear documentation of the BON in a Box platform and the available biodiversity analysis pipelines.
As required, debugs or enhances the biodiversity analysis pipelines supporting the use cases.
Assists in identifying grants, tenders and partnerships to support research operationalization, and contributes to writing application texts.
Assists in relationship-building with key policy actors such as parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the regional Technical Support Centers (TSC), to bring scientific research into policy.
Presents the BON in a Box platform and explains scientific concepts such as essential biodiversity variables and indicators to non-technical audiences in online and in-person events.
Under the PI’s supervision, reviews the communication strategy of BON in a Box - for example through social media and websites - to build awareness in our target user group and create a supporting scientific community.
Qualifications:
Adaptability and a quick learning ability to understand diverse subjects in ecology, biodiversity, and data science.
Experience with biodiversity data analysis.Experience in R and python coding. Julia an asset.
Strong communication and public speaking skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with partners.
Maturity, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation efforts.
Education/Experience:
Master's degree in biology or equivalent.
Experience in R and Python coding, Julia an asset.
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:
$32.96
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
Stewart Biology Bldg
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2026-09-14
Position End Date:
2026-12-31
Deadline to Apply:
2026-10-02
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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