CANC 621D2 Seminars in Cancer Sciences

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Hiring Unit:
Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program
Course Title:
Seminars in Cancer Sciences
Course Code:
CANC 621D2
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
45.5

Position Summary:
The TA tasks include but are not limited to:

- Reading all course materials and papers assigned as student readings and for journal clubs.

- Attending classes in-person (Thursdays, 9 AM – 11 AM).

- Helping instructors evaluate student presentations.

- Answering students’ emails.

- Managing myCourses.

- Coordinating with guest lecturers as needed.

Qualifications:
PhD student in at least their 2nd year of training in any discipline related to the 4 pillars of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences Program: (1) cancer biology, (2) cancer therapeutics and diagnostics, (3) cancer etiology, prevention and prognosis, and (4) psychosocial oncology.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-05

Position End Date:

2027-04-23

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-09

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