Full-Time

Research Assistant 1

Posted on 8/19/2026

Deadline 8/27/26
McGill University

McGill University

11-50 employees

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

Compensation Overview

CA$30.54/hr

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Familiarity with phase field crystal modelling and the use of Ovito software.
  • A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physics.
  • Authorization to work in Canada and willingness to work in Quebec at the position's campus.
  • English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the principal investigator in running phase field crystal simulations of solid-state precipitate growth in alloys.
  • Analyze data.

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

$1.6M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1995

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%