Program Assistant

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Physics (Professor Nicolas Cowan)

Position Summary:

• Submission of observation time requests to the OMM for the calendar;
• Production of images from OMM data;
• Selection of the final images;
• Selection/production/editing of texts;
• Coordination of the layout with the computer graphics company;
• Coordination with the printing company and distribution

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Prior knowledge of the Centre de recherche en astrophysique du Québec is an asset.

Experience and education:

• A BSc or MSc in astronomy or a closely related field is required.

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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $35.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-08-12

Position End Date:

2024-09-27

Deadline to Apply:

2024-08-23

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