Casual Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a part-time research support role within the Ingram School of Nursing. The position involves literature review, data collection and management, and assisting with data analysis under supervisor guidance.

The role requires bilingual English and French skills, attention to detail, and the ability to document procedures for reproducibility. It is a part-time hourly position with a start date in late 2026 and a short-term contract under AMURE.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in related field required.
• Bilingual French and English required; McGill operates in English-language environment.
• Engagement with literature review and data collection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform literature review and background research to support project questions.
• Conduct surveys or interviews and collect quantitative and qualitative data.
• Enter, clean, and organize data using Excel, SPSS, NVivo or similar tools.
• Assist in data analysis including statistical tests or thematic analysis.
• Document procedures and results for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Draft sections of reports, abstracts, and conference materials.
• Coordinate research logistics and manage communications with participants.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Literature review

Data collection

Documentation

Report writing

Education

Related field knowledge

Tools

Excel

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

Hiring Unit

Ingram School of Nursing

Position Summary

Literature Review & Background Research Search, collect, and summarize relevant academic or clinical literature to support research questions and project development.

Data Collection

Conduct surveys or interviews; gather quantitative and qualitative data following ethical protocol.

Data Management

Enter, clean, code, and organize data using tools such as Excel, SPSS, NVivo, or other software.

Data Analysis

Assist in running statistical tests, thematic analysis, or other methods under supervision of the researchers.

Documentation

Keep detailed notes of procedures, research protocols, and results to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.

Report Writing & Dissemination

Draft sections of research papers, abstracts, presentations, or posters; format references; prepare materials for conferences or publications.

Administrative Support

Coordinate research logistics such as scheduling meetings, maintaining databases, filing ethics documentation, and handling correspondence with participants.

Qualifications

Knowledge in related field Bilingual 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] .