Research Associate
About The Position
This position involves developing a high-resolution raster product detailing the production of various crops across Canada. The role requires the collection of municipality-level crop production data (kg/ha) on a province-by-province basis. The Research Associate will work under the supervision of Elena Bennett, PhD, in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University's Macdonald Campus. The position is a full-time, temporary contract from April 22, 2026, to October 2, 2026, and is covered by the AMURE collective agreement. McGill University emphasizes its commitment to equity and diversity, welcoming applications from a broad range of qualified candidates and providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. The university is recognized for its excellence in higher education and research, its sustainability efforts (Platinum STARS rating, Canada's greenest employer), and its status as a top Montreal Employer.
Requirements
- PhD required
- Experience with large-scale mapping and modelling of agricultural data
- Experience with machine learning to track environmental change
- Experience collecting and working with large and complex datasets
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located
- English communication both verbally and in writing
Responsibilities
- Develop a high-resolution raster product of production of different crops in Canada based on municipality-level data
- Collect all municipality level data on crop production (kg/ha), province by province, for this project
Benefits
- McGill implements an employment equity program
- Accommodations for persons with disabilities for any part of the application process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
