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Position Summary:
The Person-Centered Health Informatics (PCHI) Lab at McGill University is seeking applications for a Research Assistant position, under the supervision of Dr. Sara Ahmed. Research in the PCHI Lab focuses on digital health and using data for rapid cycles of learning and improvement in rehabilitation care. Ongoing studies are exploring topics such as clinical trials to evaluate digital health solutions to improve patient and health system outcomes, and the application of patient reported outcomes to improve patient and provider communication.
Managing research activities:

• Prepare and submit all necessary documents needed for certification by research ethics committees at different recruitment sites
• Support lab research activities: Contribute to recruiting participants; ensure management of documents and other materials needed for data collection; as well as ensure/contribute to data collection (qualitative and quantitative)
• Organize project documentation of research projects
• Organize and lead group discussions, and interviews with participants
• Participate in the coding and thematic analysis of qualitative data
• Create data files in SPSS, Excel and/or Access for data collation for statistical analysis
• Participate in literature reviews
• Help with the orientation of new summer and graduate students to the lab

Administrative support:

• Contribute to preparing funding grant applications
• Complete electronic bibliographic searches
• Periodically update a roster of funding opportunities for future projects
• Coordinate meetings with project partners and ensure follow-up
• Prepare brief minutes following for research team meetings
• Manage the list of project-partners

Knowledge translation:

• Collaborate in preparing and writing-up scientific abstracts and manuscripts, by completing electronic bibliographic searches and preparing result tables

Qualifications:

• Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, kinesiology, psychology, social work, public health or another relevant field of health and social sciences
• Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and in French
• Have basic knowledge of text-management (EndNote, Excel, Word, Pdf)
• Have a marked interest for interventions in digital health, rehabilitation, clinical decision making
• Have work experience with individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions
• Have previous experience in research
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to meet potential participants in the study and work with clinical and patient partners

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Have a good working knowledge of the following softwares: SPSS, SAS or Stata; NVivo ou QDAMiner; MPlus
• Have basic knowledge in creating Web and social media-based pages
• Have previous clinical research experience with adults living with chronic disease, pain, physical or functional disability
• Have research experience in the following areas: digital health and rehabilitation
• Have experience in preparing scientific publications, posters, and power point presentations, as well as with electronic bibliographic searches and scientific writing (e.g., manuscripts, end of grant reports, grant applications)

Interested applicants should prepare an electronic application that contains the following documents merged into one PDF file (with file name: YourLastName.YourFirstName-ResearchAssistantApplication.pdf):

• One page cover letter and resume outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position
• Full curriculum vitae (including a statement on leadership activities, project management, and any activities in any relevant projects).
• List names and contact details of two reference persons.

1 year contract duration with possibility of extension
Hours may vary from 22 -35/week
Salary will be based on experience














Hourly Salary: $28.44







Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)







Location: Davis House







Supervisor: Professor







Position Start Date: 2022-08-16







Position End Date: 2023-08-31







Deadline to Apply: 2022-08-23







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.