- Location
- Penfield 740, Canada
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Education
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Hiring Unit:
Centre for Genomics and Policy, Department of Human Genetics
Supervisor:
Prof. Yann Joly
Position Summary:
The research assistant should be a graduate student or at least has a bachelor’s degree in one of the following academic disciplines or equivalent: sociology, anthropology, political sciences, psychology, public health, counseling psychology or ethics/bioethics.
This is an in-person position based at McGill University
The successful candidate must be available to work a minimum of 14 hours per week during the academic year, with the option of full-time work during the summer
Qualifications and Experience:
Previous research experience in an academic or applied setting.
Training in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a working knowledge of French.
Ability to engage respectfully and sensitively with research participants, including patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative multidisciplinary research team.
Commitment to conducting research in accordance with research ethics requirements and project timelines
Assets:
Training in qualitative research methods.
Experience conducting interviews, focus groups or other qualitative research.
Experience with qualitative analysis and relevant software (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA)
Familiarity with equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations in research design and implementation.
Experience in genomics, bioethics, health policy, public health, precision medicine, or related fields.
Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written).
Language requirement:
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.
The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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.
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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].
