Student Research Assistant

McGill University

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• CURRENT McGill Student (Student RA)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office softwares
• Ability to work outside
• Driver’s license required
• 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

• Assist in field experiments conducted at the Macdonald Campus.
• Monitor plant growth
• Make visual observations
• Maintain research plots
• Harvest samples
• Collect and compile data from plots
• Any other activities assigned by the Research Supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed