Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University’s Montreal Neurological Institute seeks a Research Assistant 1 to support a CIHR-funded longitudinal study on cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease. Under supervision of the PI and in consultation with Drs.

Sharp, Dagher and Postuma, you will recruit participants, collect demographic, clinical, cognitive and MRI data, and assist with data analysis. The role involves teamwork across several research groups, data management, and opportunities to contribute to research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in clinical research is required.
• Experience with data analysis is required.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Implement established research procedures and protocols.
• Assist with participant recruitment.
• Execute research procedures, including data collection through interviews and collection of demographic, clinical, cognitive and MRI data.
• Collaborate with other research teams in implementing data collection procedures.
• Follow data management procedures.
• Compile research data and perform data cleaning.
• Conduct data analysis under supervision.
• Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate student researchers on the project.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the project, including ethics applications.

Skills

Fluent English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRI data collection

Job description

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).Please fill in the below information as you would like it to appear on the McGill Career Site and delete this line. All other necessary information will appear on the posting automatically and do not need to be included here. If you are not posting the position, this field is not mandatory.Position Summary:The individual will assist in conducting a CIHR-funded longitudinal study examining the progressing of cognitive impairment in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and aimed at identifying the underlying risk and protective factors.We are seeking to fill a position of Research Assistant 1 at the Montreal Neurological Institute under the supervision of Dr. Madeleine Sharp and in consultation with Drs. Alain Dagher and Ron Postuma.The Research Assistant 1 will work under the direct supervision of the principal investigators. The specific responsibilities will include:Implementing established research procedures and protocolsAssist with participant recruitmentExecute research procedures, including data collection, through interviews, and collection of demographic, clinical, cognitive and MRI dataCollaborate with other research teams in implementing established data collection proceduresFollowing data management proceduresCompilation of research data and data cleaningConduct data analysis in support of research activities under supervisionProvide guidance to undergraduate and graduate student research assistants in service of the projectPerform administrative tasks in relation to the project, e.g. ethics applicationsThe RA 1 will have the opportunity to work with a large number of student and staff researchers as part of this ambitious and collaborative project and will have the opportunity to take part in various educational and research meetings and seminars. There will also be opportunities to contribute to writing research reports.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeSubject matter expertise either through Bachelor’s degree or through previous research positions.Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Experience in conducting clinical research is a requirement. Experience with data analysis is also a requirement.Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) as the position will involve regular patient-facing interactions during recruitment and testing.This position is covered by the AMURE Collective Agreement:https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027_collective_agreement_amure_ras_final_-_with_signatures_-_for_printing_cover_page_reviewed.pdfKnowledge 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 # 3 on a scale of 0-4.Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.Hourly Salary:$30.54Hours per Week:35 (Full time)Location:Montreal Neuro.Supervisor:Associate Professor (Clinical)Position Start Date:2026-11-02Position End Date:2027-11-01Deadline to Apply:2026-10-30This 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] .