Student Research Assistant

at  McGill University

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Department of Psychology

Position Summary:

• Responsible for producing illustrations for the purpose of science translation. This includes creating images suitable for scientific publications, textbooks, and scientific presentations.
• Responsible for producing 40 – 60 images in collaboration with the lab.
• Weekly meetings to design and plan the figures and the technical illustrations.
• Provide drawings and figures for course material/knowledge transfer, for a textbook on sensation and perception.
• Assist students make figures for their scientific articles on physical exercise, video games, chess playing, music and fibromyalgia.

Qualifications:

• This position requires knowledge of the topic and examination of material present in other textbooks or the internet to get inspiration or ideas for generating the figures.
• Drawing skills
• portfolio of scientific illustrations to show
• 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 on a scale of 0-4.

Experience and education: Student in Psychology with a knowledge of the Perception curriculum.
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
Hourly Salary:
$18.19
Hours per Week:
5 (Part time)
Location:
McGill College 2001
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-09-20
Position End Date:
2025-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2024-09-27
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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

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