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Teaching assistant position available - BTEC 555 - Structural Bioinformatics
Hiring Unit:
Institute of Parasitology
Macdonald Campus
Course Title and Course Number:
BTEC 555 - Structural Bioinformatics
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
50
Position Summary:
Assist in preparation of laboratory exercises and assignments for protein modeling, structure and function. Attend classes to assist students with hands-on exercises. Assist in grading mid-term exam, assignments and final project.
Qualifications:
Graduate student possessing a strong background in bioinformatics with emphasis on protein structure and small molecules, preferably having taken this course previously. Detailed knowledge and experience with protein modeling, thermodynamics, docking, and virtual screening of chemical compounds. In addition, excellent oral communication skills (English) and proficient teaching skills are essential.
Your duties shall be outlined in the Workload form, to be completed by the course instructor and signed by both parties.
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.
Please note that Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person. Should anything prohibit in-person teaching activities, courses will migrate to remote teaching. In the event of such a change, Teaching Assistants will be advised as soon as possible. Teaching Assistants may be required to perform tasks suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] and the McGill myCourses learning management system.
Teaching Assistants must be available to work the entire contract period. When applying for the positions below, please first consult the up-to-date Winter 2026 McGill class schedule on Minerva to avoid any conflicts.
This position is located in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec and you are expected to perform the work for this position in Quebec.
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.
Application Deadline:
November 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m.)
Note: This posting will expire at 00:00 a.m. on December 1. You have until 11:59 p.m. on November 30 to submit your application.
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