Research Assistant 2

McGill University; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is searching for a candidate to optimize geospatial data pipelines for vulnerability and risk assessments. This role involves advanced mapping, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to enhance healthcare access in high-risk regions. A Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are required, along with advanced skills in geospatial tools and programming. The position is full-time with a salary of $31.44 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in geospatial and health-related disaster risk research.
• Knowledge of English assessed at level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize geospatial data pipelines to integrate multi-source datasets.
• Conduct advanced vulnerability and risk mapping of health centers.
• Develop methodologies for compiling and analyzing geospatial databases.
• Incorporate remote sensing and satellite imagery into monitoring workflows.
• Analyze datasets to assess healthcare accessibility and equity.
• Lead or support cross-functional research initiatives.
• Plan and execute stakeholder engagement activities.
• Standardize data management systems for efficiency.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Geospatial tools (GIS, remote sensing)

Programming & Analytics (R, Python)

Biostatistics and epidemiological data analysis

Scientific writing in English

Vulnerability assessment expertise

Risk modeling

Environmental health surveillance

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geography, Public Health, Geospatial Science or related field

Job description

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Hiring Unit

Department of Geography

Position Summary

• Design and optimize geospatial data pipelines to integrate multi-source datasets (health records, satellite imagery, near-real-time environmental data) for vulnerability and risk assessments
• Conduct advanced vulnerability and risk mapping of health centers, and coastal communities exposed to disasters, such as cyclones and floods
• Develop innovative methodologies for compiling and analyzing geospatial databases to evaluate disaster impacts on healthcare access and service quality
• Incorporate remote sensing and satellite imagery into real-time monitoring workflows during extreme weather events
• Analyze patient and population-level datasets to assess healthcare accessibility, equity and service gaps in the high-risk regions
• Author grant proposals, policy briefs, and scientific reports to secure dunging and influence decision-making at institutional and governmental levels
• Lead or support cross-functional research initiatives, including environmental surveillance, biostatistical analysis, and impact evaluations
• Plan and execute stakeholder engagement activities, such as workshops, conferences and technical presentations
• Standardize data management systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and real-time decision support

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Geospatial tools (GIS, remote sensing, satellite image processing), Programming & Analytics (R. Python), Biostatistics and epidemiological data analysis and Scientific writing in English
• Demonstrated expertise in vulnerability assessment, risk modeling and environmental health surveillance

Experience and Education

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geography, Public Health, Geospatial Science or related field
• 2+ years of progressive experience in geospatial and health-related disaster risk research

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.

Knowlege of 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: $31.44

Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)

Location: Burnside Hall

Supervisor: Assistant Professor

Position Start Date: 2025-11-11

Position End Date: 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-27

This position is covered by the Association ofMcGill 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] .