Research Associate
McGill University — Macdonald Eng. Bldg.
Posted 2026-10-28
Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University is seeking a Research Associate to support research in bioadhesive design and applications under the supervision of Professor Jianyu Li. This role will contribute to the design, fabrication, and evaluation of advanced polymeric and cellular bioadhesives capable of seamless integration with biological tissues under physiological conditions. The position involves both fundamental and applied research, including biomaterial development, biological evaluation, and translational studies. This is a unionized position, and the incumbent will be a member of the AMURE (Research Associates and Assistants) bargaining unit. Responsibilities: Designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel bioadhesive materials and biomaterials. Performing cell culture w