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Research Associate in Nanofertilizer Characterization and Plant Tissue Research McGill University in Canada
Degree Level
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Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time Research Associate employment at $35.37 per hour, for 35 hours per week. The appointment is scheduled from November 16, 2026 to January 15, 2027 and is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees collective agreement.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Country
Canada
University
McGill University
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About this position
McGill University’s Ghoshal Lab is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Civil Engineering to study the characterization, performance, and behavior of nanomaterials used as foliar nanofertilizers.
The project examines how nanomaterials move through and transform within plant tissues after foliar application. The researcher will assess the efficacy of nanofertilizers against industry-relevant current treatments using model crop plants and their commercial equivalents. The work combines laboratory experimentation, plant-based studies, materials analysis, and preparation of research outputs.
Key research activities include analyzing X-ray absorption data from nanofertilizers in plants and characterizing samples at the nano- and microscale. The researcher will use advanced analytical approaches such as time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to investigate chemical composition, structure, and transformation.
The role also involves preparing journal articles, reports, presentations, and proposals connected with the research projects. In addition, the Research Associate will train students in nanoparticle analysis and the use of relevant analytical techniques, contributing to the collaborative research environment of the Ghoshal Lab.
This is a full-time research appointment at McGill University’s Macdonald Engineering Building, focused on environmental nanotechnology, nanomaterials characterization, plant science, and sustainable agricultural applications.
Funding details
Full-time Research Associate employment at $35.37 per hour, for 35 hours per week. The appointment is scheduled from November 16, 2026 to January 15, 2027 and is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees collective agreement.
What's required
PhD in environmental science or engineering, or a related discipline, with at least five years of research experience. Applicants must have experience in advanced mass spectrometry, X-ray analyses, Raman spectroscopy, nanomaterials characterization, and nanofertilizer synthesis and application to crop plants. Postdoctoral experience and a record of authorship of peer-reviewed publications are assets. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada, willing to work in Quebec at the assigned campus, and able to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
How to apply
Apply through the McGill University Workday job portal using requisition JR0000082951. External candidates should consult McGill's How to Apply for a Job guide; active McGill employees must apply through their Workday account using the Find Jobs report.
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