Research Associate - Réseau santé numérique (Research Institute)

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution in Montreal seeks a candidate to drive digital health research initiatives. The successful applicant will manage projects, foster collaboration, and communicate effectively while ensuring project milestones are met. A doctorate in Health Sciences and bilingual proficiency in French and English are mandatory. The role requires 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in increasingly senior positions.
• Proven track record on results.

Responsibilities

• Engages in research activities such as literature reviews and data collection.
• Supports development and implementation of strategic planning activities.
• Maintains effective communication through oral and written correspondence.
• Tracks project deliverables and milestones.

Skills

Complex project management

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Doctorate Degree in Health Sciences

Education in Digital and technological science

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!

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

The RSN’s mission is to act as a catalyst for the development of digital health research in Quebec, to guide an open, inclusive, trusted and sustainable digital health transformation. The RSN aspires to collaborate with all FRQS thematic networks, as well as with other health research networks in Quebec, Canada and internationally. The RSN’s objectives are:

• to consolidate the digital health research ecosystem,
• to create a network across digital health research institutions, and
• to forge closer links with stakeholders, decision‑makers and citizens.

The incumbent will support and report to the executive director and to the scientific director and co‑directors of the RSN and will be responsible for advancing the research activities of the RSN network. This person will be expected to maintain a working knowledge of national digital health initiatives relevant to the RSN's mandate and will support the RSN executive team in advancing the mandates of the scientific committee and carrying out the scientific activities outlined in the RSN roadmaps.

General Duties

RESEARCH

• Engages in research activities such as literature reviews, data collection, knowledge development and dissemination,
• Collects and monitor the network's key performance indicators,
• Assists with reports and manuscripts,
• Advances the scientific committee's mandate, such as writing the network's funding programs.

COLLABORATION

• Maintains a working knowledge of national digital health initiatives relating to the RSN mandate,
• Supports the coordination and facilitation of workshops and collaborative sessions related to the RSN’s strategic roadmap and priority‑setting initiatives,
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and follow‑up of strategic planning activities across the network,
• Participates in fostering and maintaining partnerships among academic researchers, government, and non‑governmental organizations on behalf of RSN Network,
• Works collaboratively with Network Axes and RSN supporting partners,
• Supports the development and implementation of tools for operations management, templates, documents, checklists, guidelines, terms of reference, organization of information,
• Promotes mechanisms to ensure a culture of collaboration and information sharing across the network.

COMMUNICATION

• Maintains effective communication through oral and written correspondence, ensuring adequate documentation.

ADMINISTRATION

• Tracks project deliverables and milestones and ensures network governance, axis leaders and committee members are aware of their responsibilities and timelines.

FINANCIAL / REPORTING

• Supports the development of frameworks for project evaluation and monitoring, including performance indicator development and reporting,
• Supports the creation of annual reports for network members and FRQS,
• Assists in the compilation of progress reports and other communication with FRQS and MSSS and ensures that all required reporting is completed on‑time,
• Supports the preparation of project budgets and forecasts.

Website of the organization

Education / Experience

Education : Doctorate Degree

Field of Study : Health Sciences

Other education considered an asset for this position : Digital and technological science.

Work Experience : Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in increasingly senior positions with a proven track record on results.

Required Skills

• Direct experience in complex project management,
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and problem‑solving,
• Highly autonomous, effective self‑starter with the ability to multi‑task, exercise initiative, and judgement,
• Great commitment to accuracy of data and must be highly detail oriented,
• Demonstrated excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills,
• Excellent computer skills are required, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Bilingual in French and English, written and spoken.