Research Assistant 2

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The incumbent will be reporting to Professor Hani Mitri and will be supporting a dynamic team of researchers in Mining Engineering on various projects while ensuring testing equipment is performing in compliance with safety standards.

The candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• The incumbent will design, maintain, test, and repair laboratory instrumentation system components.
• Conducts research projects in mining rock mechanics using the established procedure by McGill’s Mine Design Laboratory
• Oversees the execution of laboratory experiments conducted by members of the research group to ensure compliance with ISRM and ASTM standards.
• Suggests ideas for the improvement of rock characterization reporting methods.
• Analyses and interprets rock test/numerical model output results.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Mining Engineering
• Specialization in Rock Mechanics
• 1 year of experience in a rock mechanic laboratory in a research environment

Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities:

• Can diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Can repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Can read CAD plans, blueprints, schematics, diagrams.
• Can align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, and fixtures.
• Can verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Can foster an environment of care, collaboration, and courage with team members.
• Must have basic computer skills such as MS word and Excel.
• Experience in rock cutting, grinding, and drilling.
• Experience in rock/concrete and steel sample preparation and instrumentation.
• Experience in mechanical property rock tests.
• Experience in soldering of electronic components.

Hiring Unit:

Mining and Materials, Engineering

Number of Positions:

1

Supervisor:

Professor Hani Mitri

Total Hours Per Week:

20

Hourly Salary:

$31.52

Posting End Date:

Oct 4, 2024

« Connaissance du français et de l'anglais: L'Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais.  Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau #4 (qualificatif) sur une échelle de 0-4.»

“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 #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”

Immigration Stipulation (Obligatory for non-Canadian candidates without permanent residency who will reside in Canada only): In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

Hourly Salary:

$31.52

Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Location:

Adams Building

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-09-23

Position End Date:

2025-04-11

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