Job Description

Job Number:

J0723-0890

Job Title:

Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Organisation:

Research Institute of the MUHC

Work Location:

HOPITAL GENERAL DE MONTREAL

Job Category:

Research and teaching

Job Type:

Temporary full time

Salary:

$47,320.00 - $87,887.80 /Year

Shift:

Day

Open Positions:

1

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RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Qu\xc3\xa9bec - Sant\xc3\xa9 (FRQS).

Position summary
Projects goal: Improving services for all persons with major neurocognitive disorders with an equity lens. The incumbent will mainly be working on an Alzheimer\'s Society funded mixed-method project (quantitative and qualitative) on equity for persons with major neurocognitive disorders, exploring the differences in their health services use and experiences across social-determinants of health, to inform equity-oriented policies.

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General Duties
As an early career researcher, building my lab, I am looking for a right-hand person to run a laboratory dedicated to supervise trainees, and write grants and articles. My mixed-methods research projects focus on improving care trajectories of older persons with major neurocognitive disorders with an equity lens. This is a one-year, part-time or full-time position with the possibility for renewal and/or promotion pending fit, and available funds.

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Education / Experience

Education: Master\'s Degree
Field of Study: Epidemiology or related field

Work Experience: None required

Professional Membership: \xe2\x98\x90 Yes \xe2\x98\x92 No

Other Requirements:

• Excellent competencies in oral and written communication, in French and in English,
• Autonomy (with minimum supervision after appropriate training), initiative, creativity, curiosity,
• Team player,
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, problem-solving skills, multitasking ability and organized,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high level of tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain appropriate rapport and constructive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The following are assets:

• Prior experience in project coordination and management,
• Experience in budget planification and follow-up / CCV update,
• Prior experience in ethics submission,
• Prior experience in scientific writing (peer-review publications and grant applications),
• Prior experience in trainees\' supervision,
• Strong expertise in quantitative methods, data analysis and statistics, including provincial health administrative databases analysis, intervention evaluation, causal inference methods, statistical software programs (R and SAS),
• Proficient at using MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Forms, Teams, etc.), and reference management software,
• Expertise in mixed-methods research, participatory approach, and qualitative research,
• Advanced knowledge of equity-related literature, including social determinants of health, intersectionality, and anti-racism,
• Experience working with marginalized groups.

Additional information

Status: Temporary part-time or temporary full-time
Pay Scale: $47,320.00 - $87,887.80, commensurate with education & work experience
Work Shift: 3 to 5 days a week / Flexible
Work Site: Remote with at least 1 to 2 days on site at the Montreal General Hospital

Candidates are to provide:

• Cover letter (including demonstration of competencies, experience, productivity and impact),
• CV with bibliography,
• Contact information for 3 references.

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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact,

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