Research Assistant 1

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Geography

Position Summary:

• Support the GIC director in geospatial data research on (spatial) data
• Build geospatial databases on a Linux OS for those research projects
• building WebGIS/WebMap applications in research projects
• Design and/or instruct user oriented workshops or tutorials (two hours to week long) on GIS, geospatial data and remote sensing
• Participate actively in research projects conducted by the GIC
• Maintain and develop communication channels for the GIC and its research projects(website, Twitter account)
• Assist in the organization of GIS Day, and other events organized by the GIC
• Together with other GIC staff, provide support and advice to meet the needs of undergraduate, graduate and faculty users of the GIC.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Display high degree of emotional and social intelligence to frequently interact with students and other researchers
• Sound communication skills
• Ability to work in a team with different skill levels

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Substantive knowledge in a programming language including R, (PostGre) SQL and Python
• Knowledge of maintaining a Linux server including data security
• Advanced knowledge of geospatial data methods and statistics in R, Python, ArcGIS or QGIS
• Advanced knowledge of Windows 10 (e.g. command line usage, image deployment)
• Knowledge of how to work with confidential digital data

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:

$29.21

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Burnside Hall

Supervisor:

Faculty Lecturer

Position Start Date:

2025-04-16

Position End Date:

2026-05-14

Deadline to Apply:

2025-05-07

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.