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Student Research Assistant

McGill University logoMcGill University
Macdonald Eng. Bldg., Canada
Deadline: 2026-10-02
Posted: Sep 20, 2026

NL Highlights

Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and environmental scans on integrating AI into engineering education.
Identify opportunities to embed AI literacy and skills within McGill's engineering programs and develop course content.
Contribute to the development of academic outputs such as conference presentations and articles.

Details

Reference

JR0000080437

Salary & Funding

$22.00 per hour

Duration

2026-10-03 to 2027-05-31

Contact Info

accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

Eligibility

Must be authorized to work in Canada.
Must be willing to work in the province of Quebec.
Must be an active McGill student in various Engineering programs at McGill.
Must possess subject matter expertise acquired through undergraduate studies in various Engineering programs at McGill.

Next Steps

1
Refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply for external candidates.
2
Active McGill employees should apply through their McGill Workday account.
3
Indicate knowledge/experience in engineering education, applied AI or generative AI, organization and time management, communication skills, ability to interact with instructors, familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, and web conferencing technology.

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: Student Research Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct a comprehensive literature review and environmental scans on best practices for integrating AI content into undergraduate engineering programs.
  • With the Research project team, review McGill engineering programs and identify where AI literacy and applied AI knowledge and skills should be embedded.
  • Work with instructors to create AI modules and projects for engineering courses.
  • With the project team, support the development of learning outcomes, a course plan, and draft instructional content for a Fundamental AI in Engineering course.
  • Contribute to the development of conference presentations and academic articles.
  • Participate in an AI in engineering education working group.
  • Attend weekly 30-minute team meetings.

Job Requirements/Minimum Education/ Experience

  • Possesses subject matter expertise acquired through undergraduate studies in various Engineering programs at McGill.
  • Active McGill student in various Engineering programs at McGill.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Students applying should indicate knowledge/experience in any of the following areas:

  • Engineering education
  • Applied artificial intelligence or generative AI
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to interact with instructors
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools
  • Familiarity with web conferencing technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom)

Additional Information

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.

Salary & Hours

Hourly Salary: $22.00

Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)

Employment Details

Location: Macdonald Eng. Bldg.

Supervisor: Academic Associate

Position Start Date: 2026-10-03

Position End Date: 2027-05-31

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-02

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.