Coordinator (Research Institute)

CUSM; Montreal; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Montreal is seeking a research assistant for a temporary full-time role focused on early childhood development studies. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and protocol development with a supportive research team. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and research experience, with several benefits offered including vacation and career training opportunities.

Benefits

4-week vacation

12 paid personal/sick days

13 paid statutory holidays

Modular group insurance plan

Training and professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous research experience.
• Field of study: Public Health, Health Promotion, Global Health, Psychology or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to various research activities within the BUNDLE study.
• Finalize qualitative interview guides and analyze qualitative data.
• Develop coding dictionary for transcripts and adapt parenting manual.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strong organizational skills

Open and honest communication

Attention to detail

Interest in quality and high standards

Maintains confidentiality

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Tools

SPSS

Stata

DNA Isolation

Biochemistry

Western Blot

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

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 Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

Dr. Ahun's research focuses on the mechanisms through which the parental mental health and parenting impact early child development. The incumbent will contribute to Dr. Ahun's research activities. They will also work on the BUNDLE study which aims to test whether early childhood development is improved by a bundled set of interventions that promote responsive stimulation and improved feeding integrated into existing infection prevention and treatment activities of the health system in Liberia. The incumbent will contribute to various research activities within the BUNDLE study including training data collectors, developing study protocols, preparing intervention materials, cleaning and analyzing data, and contributing to manuscript preparation. They will report to Dr. Marilyn N. Ahun.

General Duties

• Finalizing qualitative interview guides
• Transcribing audio recordings from qualitative interviews
• Developing coding dictionary and coding transcripts
• Analyzing and summarizing qualitative data
• Contributing to adaptation of parenting manual based on qualitative data
• Contributing to development of study protocols and data collection tools
• Liaising with and facilitating communication between the research team at the University of South Carolina and Dr. Ahun
• Completing other research-related tasks for Dr. Ahun's overall research program (e.g. data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant applications, etc.)

Education

Bachelors Degree

Field of Study: Public Health, Health Promotion, Global Health, Psychology or other related field.

Other education considered for this position: Masters degree.

Work Experience

1-2 years of previous research experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong organizational skills
• Open and honest communication
• Completes work with attention to detail
• Demonstrates an ongoing interest in quality and strives to reach high standards
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times

Application Instructions

• Include a cover letter and resume in one document.

Employment Details

Status: Temporary full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: $41,550.60 - $62,353.20, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Work Site: 5252 Maisonneuve.

Benefits

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations)
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
• Telemedicine
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Child Care Centres
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS Perkopolis)
• Competitive monthly parking rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Program
• Flex work options and much more!

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.

Key Skills

• Laboratory Experience
• SPSS
• Data Collection
• DNA Isolation
• Stata
• Biochemistry
• Qualitative Research Interviewing
• Research Experience
• Statistical Software
• Molecular Biology
• Research Laboratory Experience
• Western Blot

Other Information

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: $41,550 - $62,353