Research Associate

Application Period: July 24, 2024 - Aug. 2, 2024

Contact: elena.netchiporouk@mcgill.ca

POSITION TITLE: Research Associate

Department / Research Program: Department of Medicine, Division of dermatology

INTRODUCTION AND ROLE:

Under the direction of the principal investigator, the employee actively participates in the execution of epidemiological/clinical research projects utilizing population databases (e.g., CanPath, RAMQ), as well as qualitative and quantitative clinical research projects. Additionally, the employee is responsible for various administrative tasks, scientific writing, and coordinating the diverse research projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide support in biostatistics and machine learning for research data analysis.
  • Write scientific manuscripts, protocols, and grant applications.
  • Support and supervise lab members with their research projects.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including budget management and meeting coordination.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

    • STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

    • Quality and proficiency in statistical analyses and written manuscripts.
    • Expert in Bayesian statistics and machine learning.
    • Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects effectively.
    • Organizational skills and autonomy.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Impact of Decision Making: Significant impact (short-term, less than one year, impact on the overall Significant impact (short-term, less than one year, impact on the overall project at the financial, material or human level)
    • Verbal Communication: Collaborate: participate in or initiate talks with one or several people in order to reach common goals.
    • Written Communication: Considerable judgement in writing speeches, research reports or documents dealing with highly sensitive ethical or strategic aspects.
    • Supervision: Direct supervision of employees who hold different jobs to one another.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Education: Doctorate Degree

    Field of Study: Epidemiology, biostatistics or computer science

    Other education considered an asset for this position: biostatistics

    Work Experience: 1 year (flexible)

    Professional Membership: ☐ Yes ☒ No

    • Prior experience as a post-doctoral researcher, research assistant, or research associate.
    • Experience in project coordination and management.
    • Experience in data analysis, machine learning and Bayesian statistics.
    • Experience in scientific writing.
    • Excellent competencies in oral and written communication skills in French or English.
    • Team player, excellent organizational skills, rigor.
    • Autonomy, ability to work with minimum supervision.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Status: Temporary Full-Time (35-hour workweek)
    • Compensation Level: Commensurate with education & work experience. The Talent Acquisition Team will confirm the salary level, the minimum and maximum will be posted.
    • Number of Positions Available: 1
    • Work Schedule: 9 to 5pm
    • Work Site: MGH, 1650 Cedar Ave.
    • If other, please specify: MUCH site, CADRISQ