Research Assistant 2
at McGill University
Montréal, QC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 03 Jun, 2024 | USD 30 Hourly | 03 Mar, 2024 | N/A | Word Processing,Sas,Communication Skills,French,Software,Spreadsheets,Statistical Software,Epidemiology,Public Health,Presentations | No | No |
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Position Summary:
We are looking for an individual to provide scientific and administrative research assistance in our programs of epidemiological research at St Mary’s Research Centre. The research assistant in this position will assist several researchers and will have their time distributed across several projects related to cancer epidemiology. Duties will include assistance at all stages of research, including study initiation, administrative tasks, database management, statistical analysis, and report writing. This position is responsible for supporting the following activities, but not limited to:
- Conducting assigned literature searches and reviews
- Maintaining bibliographic databases
- Assisting with grant application preparation
- Assisting with research ethics approval and renewal of studies
- Preparing scientific articles for submission
- Perform statistical analyses under the direction of research staff.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or other related field
- Experience with epidemiological research
- Experience with software for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Preferably bilingual (English and French)
- Knowledge of standard statistical software, with SAS specifically being an asset
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Able to prioritize and multi-task
Other Qualifying Skills:
“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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”
Hourly Salary:
$30.00
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
St. Marys Hospital
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-03-18
Position End Date:
2025-03-17
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
Responsibilities:
- Conducting assigned literature searches and reviews
- Maintaining bibliographic databases
- Assisting with grant application preparation
- Assisting with research ethics approval and renewal of studies
- Preparing scientific articles for submission
- Perform statistical analyses under the direction of research staff
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
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Montréal, QC, Canada