Casual Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for a Casual Research Assistant 1. The role supports literature review, data collection, management, analysis, and documentation across nursing research projects.

This part-time position offers exposure to academic research processes, coordination with the Ingram School of Nursing, and opportunities to work with experienced researchers, contributing to scholarly outputs and conferences.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in related field.
• Bilingual French and English.

Responsibilities

• Literature review and background research to support project development.
• Data collection through surveys or interviews following ethical protocols.
• Data management using Excel, SPSS, NVivo or similar tools.
• Data analysis including statistical tests or thematic analysis under supervision.
• Maintain detailed notes of procedures and results for reproducibility.
• Prepare sections of reports, abstracts, and presentations for dissemination.
• Provide administrative support coordinating research logistics and ethics documentation.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Excel

SPSS

NVivo

Tools

Excel

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

Casual Research Assistant 1### Casual Research Assistant 1Apply: Sherbrooke 680: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR0000082615**Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.****If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).****Hiring Unit:**Ingram School of Nursing **Position Summary:**Literature Review & Background ResearchSearch, collect, and summarize relevant academic or clinical literature to support research questions and project development. Data CollectionConduct surveys or interviews; gather quantitative and qualitative data following ethical protocol. Data ManagementEnter, clean, code, and organize data using tools such as Excel, SPSS, NVivo, or other software. Data AnalysisAssist in running statistical tests, thematic analysis, or other methods under supervision of the researchers. DocumentationKeep detailed notes of procedures, research protocols, and results to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. Report Writing & DisseminationDraft sections of research papers, abstracts, presentations, or posters; format references; prepare materials for conferences or publications. Administrative SupportCoordinate research logistics such as scheduling meetings, maintaining databases, filing ethics documentation, and handling correspondence with participants. **Qualifications:**Knowledge in related fieldBilingual French and English ***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:**$30.54**Hours per Week:**20 (Part time)**Location:**Various**Supervisor:**Professor**Position Start Date:**2026-10-19**Position End Date:**2026-12-15**Deadline to Apply:**2026-10-27**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, [e-mail].***