Casual Research Assistant 1

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Hiring Unit:

Institute of Health Sciences Education

Position Summary:

Research projects

Conducting literature searches and reviews

Recruitment (meet participants, explain studies, explain informed consent)

Prepare incentives for participants

Data collection (interviews, surveys, observation, etc…)

Data entry (quantitative and qualitative)

Data management (coding, preparing results tables)

Publications

Preparation and formatting manuscript, edit, grammar, spell check, cross reference

Management of reference lists

Submission of paper through online submission system

Monitoring decision-making process

Assistance with resubmissions/edits

Conference presentations

Assistance with abstract submissions

Assistance with presentation slide preparation

Creation of posters for poster presentations

Ethics submissions

Preparation of documents (format, completing forms, preparing cover letters, consent forms)

Application collation

Delivery of application to the IRB

Miscellaneous

Photocopying

Preparing packages

Phone calls

Ordering supplies

Filing

Record keeping

Attending team meetings

Communicating with colleagues

Maintaining reference manager

Updating CVs

Organizing information and records on research computer

Other appropriate tasks

Qualifications:

The suitable candidate must have knowledge of or experience in:

-An undergraduate degree

-Word processing, Microsoft word or other programs

-Power point

-Excel

-End note or other reference manager program

The following knowledge would be an asset:

– Qualitative data collection (including conducting and transcribing interviews, focus groups, observations and document analysis), and qualitative data management, secure storage and analysis.

– Master’s degree in a Social Science discipline or Education

– Bilingualism (fluency in both English and French)

– Ability to think conceptually

– Experience in ethnographic observation

– Ethics (IRB) submission process experience

– Experience using NVivo or other qualitative data management software

– Quantitative research skills

– Willingness and ability to work flexible hours

Desirable qualities:

– Reliability

– Professionalism

– Well developed conceptual skills

– Excellent writing skills

– Well developed verbal communication skills

– Efficiency

– Discretion

– Initiative and sense of responsibility

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 #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$28.50

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Meredith, Lady,House

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-20

Position End Date:

2024-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-03-28

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, [email protected] .