Student Research Assistant

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Position Summary:
Assist in field experiments conducted at the Macdonald Campus. Experiments focus on the management of field crops (including Forages, quinoa, corn, soybean). Monitor plant growth, make visual observations, maintain research plots, and harvest samples; Collect and compile data from plots. Any other activities assigned by the Research Supervisor. This a position that mostly requires work outside at the Emile A. Lods Agronomy research center in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue but could also occasionally involve traveling to other sites off campus.
Qualifications:
CURRENT McGill Student (Student RA).  Knowledge of Microsoft Office softwares. Ability to work outside. Driver's license required.

Target start date:

May 4, 2026
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.

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

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