Student Research Assistant in Sports Science

at  McGill University

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Position Summary:
Assisting in Professor Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard in Sports Science research
Qualifications:
Undergraduate Student in KPE
.Primary Duties:

The chosen candidate will be responsible for data extraction, preparation and analysis in talent identification and perceptual-cognitive skills in golf and volleyball.

• Collating data gathered on highly trained adolescent golfers from eight sources (biomechanic, psychological, perceptual-cognitive, medical, physical, anthropometrical, technical, performance) into a single data file,
• Analyzing collated data to predict performance based on multidisciplinary predictors.
• Analyzing videos frame-by-frame of volleyball performance to test the efficacy of temporal occlusion training.
• Contributing to the writing of two scientific articles.

Education/Experience:
At least 2 years completed in a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education or psychology (or related disciplines). McGill students will be prioritized.

Other Qualifying Skills & Abilities:

• Good knowledge of both English and French (reading and writing)
• Good knowledge of basic inferential statistics and related software (SPSS, R)
• Good knowledge of Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Good knowledge of scientific literature on talent identification and perceptual-cognitive skills in sport
• Basic knowledge of golf and volleyball rules

Hourly Salary:
$18.19
Hours per Week:
5 (Part time)
Location:
Currie Gymnasium
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-02-10
Position End Date:
2025-05-05
Deadline to Apply:
2025-01-26
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,
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• Collating data gathered on highly trained adolescent golfers from eight sources (biomechanic, psychological, perceptual-cognitive, medical, physical, anthropometrical, technical, performance) into a single data file,
• Analyzing collated data to predict performance based on multidisciplinary predictors.
• Analyzing videos frame-by-frame of volleyball performance to test the efficacy of temporal occlusion training.
• Contributing to the writing of two scientific articles