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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!

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).

Dr. Ahun's research focuses on the mechanisms through which the parental mental health and parenting impact early child development. The incumbent will contribute to Dr. Ahun's research activities. They will also work on the BUNDLE study which aims to test whether early childhood development is improved by a bundled set of interventions that promote responsive stimulation and improved feeding integrated into existing infection prevention and treatment activities of the health system in Liberia. The incumbent will contribute to various research activities within the BUNDLE study including training data collectors, developing study protocols, preparing intervention materials, cleaning and analyzing data, and contributing to manuscript preparation. They will report to Dr. Marilyn N. Ahun.

• Finalizing qualitative interview guides
• Transcribing audio recordings from qualitative interviews
• Developing coding dictionary and coding transcripts
• Analyzing and summarizing qualitative data
• Contributing to adaptation of parenting manual based on qualitative data
• Contributing to development of study protocols and data collection tools
• Liaising with and facilitating communication between the research team at the University of South Carolina and Dr. Ahun
• Completing other research-related tasks for Dr. Ahun's overall research program (e.g. data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant applications, etc.)

Bachelors Degree

Field of Study: Public Health, Health Promotion, Global Health, Psychology or other related field.

Other education considered for this position: Masters degree.

1-2 years of previous research experience.

• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong organizational skills
• Open and honest communication
• Completes work with attention to detail
• Demonstrates an ongoing interest in quality and strives to reach high standards
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times

• Include a cover letter and resume in one document.

Status: Temporary full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: $41,550.60 - $62,353.20, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Work Site: 5252 Maisonneuve.

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations)
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
• Telemedicine
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Child Care Centres
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS Perkopolis)
• Competitive monthly parking rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Program
• Flex work options and much more!

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact.

• Laboratory Experience
• SPSS
• Data Collection
• DNA Isolation
• Stata
• Biochemistry
• Qualitative Research Interviewing
• Research Experience
• Statistical Software
• Molecular Biology
• Research Laboratory Experience
• Western Blot

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: $41,550 - $62,353