Graduate Student Positions
A Master or Ph.D. position in Professor Qian (Vivian) Liu's Lab
Dr. Qian (Vivian) Liu’s laboratory is looking for highly motivated graduate students (Ph.D. and M.Sc.) to work on virus biogenesis and super-resolution microscopy. The project is to investigate virus assembly and budding by using custom-built super-resolution microscopes and biomathematics analyses. Applicants must have strong interest and motivation in interdisciplinary research. Experience and knowledge in mathematical modeling and computer programming are highly appreciated. Please send your application in ONE .pdf file including curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest (one paragraph) and the contact information of two references to Dr. Liu (email).
PhD in Professor Igor Cestari's Lab
Igor Cestari A Ph.D. position is available for highly motivated individuals who are interested in cell signalling and epigenetics. The project entails the study of antigenic variation and life stage development in trypanosomes with a focus on cell signalling and transcriptional control mechanisms. The project involves CRISPR genome editing, protein-protein interactions, chromatin organization, and bioinformatics. Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Igor Cestari. (igor.cestari [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Graduate%20Student%20Enquiry) ( Igor Cestari )).
MSc or PhD in Professor Robin Beech's Lab
Robin Beech Highly motivated individuals with a background in genetics, evolution and molecular biology who are interested in the nematode nervous system. Projects involve using the ideas of molecular evolution and bioinformatics combined with wet lab techniques to investigate the function of neurotransmitter receptors that form the principal targets for the action of anthelmintic drugs. Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and contact information for two references to robin.beech [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Graduate%20Student%20Position%20Enquiry) (Robin Beech).
TA Positions
“A Teaching Assistant is a graduate student appointed to assist a Course Supervisor with the instruction and evaluation of students in a course. A teaching assistant works under the guidance and supervision of the Course Supervisor who is responsible for setting the course objectives, content and method of instruction as well as final grades and grading practices of the course.”
Further information about teaching assistantships at McGill University can be found on the AGSEM website. NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form, within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting. Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrollments.
Rate that will be paid is: $29.33 per hour
Start: September 2nd, 2020 End: December 7th, 2020
Application Form: TA Form
PARA 438 - Immunology
Instructor: Prof. Fernando Lopes
1 position, 45 hours.
Duties: Help undergraduate students with the material presented; general student e-consultation;; assist the instructor to e-post course material; assist with marking of assignments and exams.
1 position, 45 hours.
Duties: Help undergraduate students with the material presented; general student e-consultation;; assist the instructor to e-post course material; assist with marking of assignments and exams.
BTEC 620 - Biotechnology Laboratory 1
Instructor: Prof. I. Cestari
2 positions, 90 hours each position per term
Duties: Assist instructor with online laboratory demonstrations; preparation of electronic course material; general student e-consultation; grading of assignments, quizzes and exams,
OR (If course runs as normal)
Duties: Laboratory demonstrations to students; preparation of laboratories; grading of lab reports.
2 positions, 90 hours each position per term
Duties: Assist instructor with online laboratory demonstrations; preparation of electronic course material; general student e-consultation; grading of assignments, quizzes and exams,
OR (If course runs as normal)
Duties: Laboratory demonstrations to students; preparation of laboratories; grading of lab reports.
BTEC 501 – Bioinformatics
Instructors: Prof. J. Xia and Robin Beech
1 position, 45 hours
Duties: Assist students with course material and assignments; general student e-consultation; assist instructor to e-post course material; marking assignments, quizzes and exams.
1 position, 45 hours
Duties: Assist students with course material and assignments; general student e-consultation; assist instructor to e-post course material; marking assignments, quizzes and exams.
LSCI 211 – Biochemistry 1
Instructors: Prof. I. Cestari and T. Long
2 positions, 70 hours each position per term
Duties: Help undergraduate students with assignments; general student e-consultation; marking assignments, quizzes and exams.
2 positions, 70 hours each position per term
Duties: Help undergraduate students with assignments; general student e-consultation; marking assignments, quizzes and exams.
BTEC 650 – Therapeutic Antibody Design
Instructors: Prof. R. Salavati and Dr. Traian Sulea
1 position, 40 hours per term
Duties: Help Graduate students with assignments; general student e-consultation; marking assignments.
1 position, 40 hours per term
Duties: Help Graduate students with assignments; general student e-consultation; marking assignments.