Research Assistant 1

at  McGill University

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Primary Duties:

The candidate will be required to perform a variety of project-related duties in the principal investigator’s research laboratory. The primary duties include:

• Writing of articles
• Conducting knowledge synthesis such as systematic reviews, scoping reviews
• Recruit participants
• Coordination of research projects and participation in team meetings
• Participate in the collection and analysis of qualitative/quantitative data including basic behavioral analysis)
• Contribution to tasks related to knowledge transfer (e.g. drafting of scientific reports and article)
• Administrative or clerical tasks including minutes of meetings
• Contribution to grant applications
• Complete IRB documents (e.g., write a research protocol) and facilitate IRB submission process
• The list of tasks is not exhaustive.

Education and Experience:

Academic level: Minimum of master degree in dentistry or in a related field (e.g. health and social services, public health, social sciences)

• Demonstrate an interest in dental research
• Technology skills: Office© suite, reference management software, and qualitative and quantitative analysis software (e.g. EndNote, NVivo/QDA MINER, SPSS, Covidence, Revman, or other data management and analysis software)
• Language skills: Bilingual French-English, oral and written
• The successful candidate must have several personal skills: Rigor, teamwork, excellent adaptability and analytical skills, motivated, sense of responsibility, initiative, communication skills, management of priorities and autonomy

Other Qualifying Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in dental research
• Knowledge of the dental field desirable
• Experience in knowledge mobilization
• At least two years’ experience in research including team coordination, budget follow-up of research grants
• Experience in working across sectors and in partnerships

Hourly Salary:
$28.50
Hours per Week:
22 (Part time)
Location:
McGill College 2001
Supervisor:
Assistant Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-04-29
Position End Date:
2024-10-31
Deadline to Apply:
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

• Writing of articles
• Conducting knowledge synthesis such as systematic reviews, scoping reviews
• Recruit participants
• Coordination of research projects and participation in team meetings
• Participate in the collection and analysis of qualitative/quantitative data including basic behavioral analysis)
• Contribution to tasks related to knowledge transfer (e.g. drafting of scientific reports and article)
• Administrative or clerical tasks including minutes of meetings
• Contribution to grant applications
• Complete IRB documents (e.g., write a research protocol) and facilitate IRB submission process
• The list of tasks is not exhaustive