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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Biophysical Methods in Biochemistry - BIOC 404

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 2, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 2 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will support the BIOC 404 course by running hands-on lab demonstrations, participating in small group learning activities, and answering student inquiries. Additionally, they are responsible for marking quizzes and midterm/final exam sections, as well as invigilating exams.

Job details

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). Hiring Unit: Department of Biochemistry Course Title: Biophysical Methods in Biochemistry Course Code: BIOC 404 Estimated Number of Positions: 4 Total Hours of Work per Term: 20 Name of the Course Coordinator: Prof. Martin Schmeing Position Summary: IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an appointment as a Teaching Assistant for Winter 2027 term, applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program in Winter 2027 term. Candidate must have demonstrated experience in at least one of these combinations: 1- NMR OR 2- Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and crystallography OR 3- Electron microscopy OR 4- Mass spectrometry and biophysical techniques (e.g. ITC, CD, SPR) Be present at lectures OR run hands-on, in lab demonstrations. Participate in-class small group learning activities. Be available to answer e-mail inquiries or direct questions. Hours flexible. Mark quizzes, one section of the midterm/final; invigilate the midterm and exam viewing sessions. Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry, or in another graduate program at McGill University, for the Winter 2027 term. Posses demonstrated experience in one or more of the specialized fields listed above. At least one (1) year experience in the graduate program. Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset. Instructions to the Candidate: Make sure you apply as an external candidate. All candidates should complete the questionnaire and upload relevant documents such as: a copy of the McGill proof of enrollment letter for Winter 2027. Updated CV including any previous TA experience in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University. If you are an International Student, you must hold a valid study permit covering TA contract period. Please attach a copy of your study permit. 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. McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment. Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-05-07 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program for the Winter 2027 term and possess at least one year of experience in their graduate program. Candidates must demonstrate specialized experience in biophysical methods such as NMR, crystallography, electron microscopy, or mass spectrometry.