Job Description

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Position Summary:
The Research Assistant 2 assists the Research Supervisor in conducting research projects and as required, is responsible for the functional supervision of the Research Assistant 1 and/or Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant.
Duties:
Manage a large team of student RAs to complete multiple projects for deadlines
Organize and supervise the team's development of digital materials
Design and conduct RCTs and qualitative studies around the team's stepped care program effectiveness
Lead in the academic and community knowledge mobilization to promote team activities
Oversee all RA contracts and finances, in collaboration with office director
Skills
Ability to develop digital materials (interactive infographics, animated/narrated videos, promotional materials) using CANVA, Adobe, Powerpoint, MyCourses, Articulate Rise that meet accessibility standards
Ability to design and conduct RCT from ethics to registration to completion
Ability to use both SPSS and r to conduct analyses from basic to multi-level modelling
Ability to conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups in both English and French
Understanding and ability to implement stepped care low intensity digital programing
Ability to independently conduct both academic and community knowledge mobilization (i.e., draft and revise publications and present at peer reviewed conferences as well as conducting workshops and talks in the community)
Ability to manage a large team (12+) of casual student RAs to complete projects with tight deadlines and supporting team members in all project activities (e.g., material development, research, promotion)
Ability to manage finances using excel and responsible fund management]
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years designing and conducting RCTs in relevant area (stepped care)
Minimum 5 years developing digital materials
Minimum 5 years experience with REBs, study design, statistical analyses and academic writing and presenting
Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative interviews and focus groups in both English and French
Documented strong research record as first author on multiple publications and peer reviewed conferences in relevant field
Minimum 5 years experience as research project coordinator of projects with student RAs
Experience with large fund management
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Hourly Salary: $43.36
Hours per Week: 40 (Full time)
Location: Education Building
Supervisor: Retiree
Position Start Date: 2025-12-29
Position End Date: 2026-01-08
Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-28
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, .

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