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McGill University

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

Teaching Assistant - Written Communication in Biomedical Sciences, Bioc

InternshipDeadline 11/3/26
CA$38.46/hr
Québec City, QC, Canada
In PersonMust be willing to work at the campus in Quebec.
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry or another graduate program at McGill University for the Winter 2027 term.
  • Very good communication skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Effective communication skills in English are essential.
  • Applicants must provide a copy of their McGill proof of enrollment letter for Winter 2027.
  • Applicants must provide an updated CV, including any previous teaching assistant experience in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University.
  • International students must hold a valid study permit covering the teaching assistant contract period and provide a copy.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec at the campus where the position is based.
Responsibilities
  • Attend all lectures, held Mondays from 2:35 to 3:55 p.m.
  • Grade students' assignments and provide feedback on their work.
  • Answer students' questions via email or MyCourses; work time is flexible.
  • Invigilate and mark the final examination and answer students' questions about grading.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferably be in MSc2, PhD1, or a higher stage of graduate study.
  • French is an asset.

About the company

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps people at McGill turn ideas into startups by providing education, mentorship, and practical startup frameworks. It runs programs that take ventures from ideation to fundraising, including the Lean Startup programs, Dobson Bootcamp and Cup, the X-1 Accelerator, and international fundraising tours, with tracks for Life Sciences, Sustainability, and women founders. The Centre draws on university resources and philanthropic support to offer funding readiness, mentorship networks, and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors, all within a campus-based ecosystem. Its goal is to discover, educate, and cultivate world‑class entrepreneurs and to help them build purposeful companies that contribute to the local and global innovation ecosystem.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$88.6M

Headquarters

Quebec City, Canada

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • McGill budgeted FY2026 balanced after $45 million corrections, reducing near-term insolvency pressure.
  • D2R’s Canada First Research Excellence Fund backing keeps industry-linked RNA research well capitalized.
  • McGill’s August 2026 AI breakthrough strengthens recruiting in machine learning and computational science.

What critics are saying

  • Quebec labour fights continue in August 2026, with faculty bargaining unresolved and arbitration looming.
  • McGill’s 2027 budget still faces revenue pressure from Quebec tuition reforms and subsidy changes.
  • Persistent compression and union conflict can drive faculty exits, shrinking research output and reputation.

What makes McGill University unique

  • McGill’s D2R platform landed a February 2026 Moderna RNA therapeutics partnership.
  • McGill researchers published an August 2026 ICML method for uncertainty-aware AI systems.
  • McGill combines biomedical depth, bilingual Montreal access, and globally recognized faculty like Schmeing and Sleiman.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2026
Club M&A and McGill's Dobson Centre launch acquisition programme as $218B in Canadian businesses set for ownership transition

Club M&A Canada and McGill's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship have opened registration for their first Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition programme. The intensive four-day course, running 27–30 October in Montreal, targets professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in acquiring existing small or medium-sized businesses. The programme addresses a significant succession challenge in Canada. According to the Business Development Bank of Canada, nearly one in five Canadian businesses will undergo ownership transition within five years, representing over $300 billion in business revenue. Marc Deegan, founder of R33 Ventures, will serve as programme director. The curriculum covers developing investment theses, target evaluation, financial and legal considerations, acquisition financing, and post-acquisition transition. Instructors include transaction professionals, lawyers, tax specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs with acquisition experience. Admission is by application, with no prior M&A experience required.