Research Associate

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Position Summary

• The Research Associate works in collaboration with the Research Supervisor to develop and conduct research projects, and is responsible for achieving the project’s objectives. As required, the Research Associate is responsible for the functional supervision of the Research Assistant(s) and/or Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant.
• Develops and conducts research projects and protocols, processes and procedures as delegated by the Research Supervisor. Establishes the design and development of research methods, data collection and analysis, and the interpretation of results.
• Plans and leads the development of experiments, questionnaires, the recruitment and training of interviewers, data collection, test administration, conducting interviews, planning and preparation of research documentation, laboratory work, and compilation of data.
• Develops and implements new methods of analysis or research.
• Leads the analysis and interpretation of research data and disseminates the results. Writes research reports.
• Writes theoretical or methodological reports, papers or articles related to research activities.
• Prepares and writes grant applications.
• Responsible for the quality and results of their own work and the work of those they oversee.
• Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of research staff and participates in their training, including Research Assistants and Undergraduate/Graduate Student Research Assistants.
• Performs various administrative tasks related to the project. May also perform tasks of Research Assistant 1 & 2.

Qualifications

• Possesses advanced specialized knowledge of the field or discipline acquired through a PhD Degree.
• Have experience in designing targeted biotherapeutic delivery and animal research (rat, mice and others) experiences are highly required.

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 on a scale of 0-4 .

Hourly Salary:

$31.98

Hours per Week:

40 (Full time)

Location:

Duff Medical Bldg.

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-04-08

Position End Date:

2025-04-07

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] .