Research Assistant 2

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Position Summary:

• Assist in participant recruitment and data acquisition, as well as manage day-to-day operations for a new study launched in September 2025

• Assist in data management and cleaning using statistical software (Stata, SAS, and/or R)

• Perform statistical analyses for studies led by the Division of Cancer Epidemiology

• Produce written/tabular/visual materials for research reports/manuscripts/presentations

• Assist students and staff in the conduct of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

• Perform routine administrative duties (i.e., management of Division’s website, affiliated social media platforms, office space, and biobank storage; McGill24 fund raising activities, etc.) and study initiation activities (i.e., preparation of ethics approval submissions, consent forms, questionnaires, study manuals, etc.)

• Attend, participate, and present in team meetings and seminars held at the Division of Cancer Epidemiology

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in epidemiology
• Proficiency with advanced methods of statistical analysis of epidemiologic data (essential)
• Proficiency with common statistical software (Stata, SAS, and/or R) (essential)
• General knowledge of common epidemiological and clinical study designs (randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies) (essential)
• Strong oral and written communication skills (essential)
• Experience in cancer research (preferred)
• Supporting documents: Cover letter describing research experience and interests, unabridged CV, as well as a list of three references and their contact information.

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:

$31.44

Hours per Week:

40 (Full time)

Location:

5100 de Maisonneuve West

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-08-03

Position End Date:

2027-08-02

Deadline to Apply:

2026-07-26

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, [email protected].