Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). With a strong focus on interdisciplinary work, the position will involve supporting the Advanced BioImaging Facility (ABIF) imaging scientists in general facility operations, microscope maintenance, one-on-one training of facility users and support for logistics and teaching microscopy courses and workshops. More information about the ABIF can be found at: http://www.mcgill.ca/abif Position Summary: Consultation: Schedule and support ABIF user consultation meetings. Training and Education: Perform one-on-one training of users on widefield and confocal laser scanning microscopes. Development and refinement of hands-on in silico training solution for the ABIF equipment. Facility Operations Coordination: Perform general administrative functions, such as Area Access Manager, ordering, managing service calls and emails, generating reports, financial transactions and event and course organization. Grant and manuscript writing: Write and assist in the writing of fund applications and scientific publications. Qualifications: Doctoral degree or equivalent degree, and at least five (5) years of research experience. Hands-on and theory experience with light microscopy. Familiarity with imaging and image analysis software: ImageJ, Imaris, LASAF, ZEN. Experience working in a dynamic environment. Must be able to manage a diverse set of obligations on a daily basis with rapidly changing demands and priorities. Strong interpersonal skills for working with facility users, principal investigators and potential new clients within the research community. Demonstrated attention to details and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas to people new to the field. Ability to work independently and efficiently but also work well as a part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication in English. Strong verbal and written communication in French would be an asset. 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. Hourly Salary: $33.96 Hours per Week: 35 (Full time) Location: Life Sciences Bldg . Supervisor: Professor (Research) Position Start Date: 2025-06-13 Position End Date: 2026-01-31 Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-12 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. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
