Research Associate

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Biology (Professor Andrew Gonzalez)

Position Summary:

Organization and facilitation of meetings and workshops

• Plans and coordinates workshops, discussion groups, and working sessions with researchers, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Facilitates these activities in an engaging way to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Produces minutes and summaries to advance the work.

Development and adaptation of scientific methodologies

• Designs, tests, and proposes methodological approaches to collect, analyze, and interpret biodiversity data.
• Contributes to harmonizing protocols across different teams and disciplines.
• Ensures scientific rigor and transparency of the methods used.

Support to the advisory committee

• Works closely with the advisory committee responsible for guiding and validating methodological choices.
• Prepares supporting documents for deliberations (analyses, options, recommendations).
• Ensures the consistent implementation of adopted protocols.

Data collection, analysis, and synthesis

• Gathers data from scientific literature, databases, and institutional partners.
• Conducts comparative and interdisciplinary analyses.
• Synthesizes results clearly and coherently to support report writing.

Scientific writing and knowledge mobilization

• Writes sections of the report on the state of biodiversity and thematic briefs.
• Adapts content for different audiences (scientists, policymakers, the general public).
• Contributes to the consistency, quality, and scientific rigor of publications.

Support to QCBS

• Develops biodiversity monitoring research projects in collaboration with QCBS members.
• Fosters and strengthens scientific collaborations, and contributes to meetings, funding applications, the annual report, and media outreach activities of the QCBS.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and autonomy.
• Knowledge of biodiversity conservation and sustainability practices is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French.

Education/Experience:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity Management, or a related field (minimum requirement).
• Proven experience in facilitating groups, workshops, or communities of practice.
• Expertise in biodiversity and understanding of conservation and environmental policy issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply research methodologies.
• Strong skills in analysis, scientific writing, and knowledge translation. ​

Location:  This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.  The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (3) qualifier on a scale of 0-4".

$36.60

35 (Full time)

Stewart Biology Bldg

Professor

2025-10-24

2026-11-30

2025-11-14

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.