Research Associate

McGill University; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a researcher for a project focused on improving serious illness conversations with pediatric trainees. This part-time role involves supporting AI dialogue development, managing research protocols, and assisting in qualitative data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and over 5 years of qualitative research experience. The position is located in Kitchener, Canada, and offers an hourly wage of $33.96. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• 5+ years experience with qualitative research needed.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support platform case and AI dialogue development.
• Conduct research with minimal supervision following established protocols.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and documentation.
• Support data collection and knowledge translation.
• Assist with scholarly output preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: “Exploring Pediatric Trainees’ Experiences Using AI-Supported Deliberate Practice to Improve Serious Illness Conversations with English-Speaking Families in Quebec”

This project explores how pediatric residents learn serious illness communication skills using an AI-based simulation platform that enables repeated deliberate practice. The study examines trainee experiences and analyzes communication skill development using AI-generated dialogue transcripts.

Role Overview

• Support platform case and AI dialogue development.
• Conduct research with minimal supervision following established protocols.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and documentation.
• Support qualitative data collection, coding, thematic analysis, and knowledge translation.
• Assist with scholarly output (abstracts, posters, presentations and manuscripts) preparation and/or dissemination as the project progresses to the relevant stages.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• 5+ years experience with qualitative research.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Notes

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: $33.96

Hours per Week: 5 (Part time)

Location: Montreal Children’s Hospital

Supervisor: Assistant Professor (Clinical)

Position Start Date: 2025-12-18

Position End Date: 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2026-02-05

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].