Research Assistant (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Montreal is seeking a dedicated individual to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in pediatric research. The role involves supporting multicentre studies and engaging with diverse stakeholders while managing research protocols and community practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of EDI activities.
• Manage procedures with the Research Ethics Board.
• Design mixed-methods research protocols.

Skills

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Community Engagement

Job description

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

Department / Research Program: Child Health and Human Development Program

We are seeking an individual with experience in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research. The successful candidate will implement the EDI plan for multicentre research studies and research teams involving all pediatric hospitals across Canada (POPCORN). They will also support a community of practice for Indigenous programs and services across pediatric hospitals.

General Duties

1. Assist in the planning and delivery of EDI and community of practice activities.
2. Assist in writing study protocols and manuscripts.
3. Manage procedures with the Research Ethics Board and Contracts Office (e.g., protocol approvals, amendments, and annual renewals).
4. Collaborate with the national research team.
5. Engage with diverse stakeholders.
6. Design mixed-methods and community-based participatory research protocols.
7. Administer questionnaires.
8. Collect qualitative and quantitative data.
9. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
10. Conduct literature reviews, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
11. Help oversee volunteers and trainees.
12. Assist in knowledge translation activities.