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Working under the supervision of Dr. Tracie Barnett (fund holder) and Dr. Paula Bush, the Research Assistant will participate in research activities associated with the projects of the Data Valorization Axis of the Unité de soutien SSA Québec funded for the 2024-2026 period. Specifically, primary research activities (e.g., Delphi, interviews, recruitment) and secondary research activities (e.g., environmental scan, review of grey literature). This position is for 5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Assist with liaising with the health librarian and project team to develop the search strategy

Assist with the identification and selection of publications, data extraction and data synthesis

Assist with qualitative interviews (recruitment, preparation of interview guides, interviewing, data analysis)

Assist with conducting a Delphi study (recruitment, administration of questionnaire, data analysis)

Assist with writing reports to summarize data and the implications of the results

Assist with writing manuscripts

Assist with communications with broader research team.

Respond to emails relating to the project.

Attend project meetings.

Qualifications:

Proven work experience as a Research Assistant or similar role.

Excellent administrative skills.

Knowledge of research methods, in particular literature review methods.

Ability to work under pressure.

Excellent time management skills.

A degree in the field related to the study is preferred.

« Connaissance du français et de l'anglais: L'Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais.  Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau # 4 sur une échelle de 0-4.»

“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:

$29.21

Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Location:

5858 Cote des Neiges

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-01-01

Position End Date:

2025-03-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-01-24

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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