Casual Research Assistant 1

McGill University

Sherbrooke, QC, CanadaYesterday

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Key details

Location
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Work style
Onsite
Level
Entry level
Job type
Part-time
Function
Science & Research
Focus area
other
Posted
Yesterday

Skills

excelreport writingspssworkday

About the role

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Hiring Unit:

Ingram School of Nursing


Position Summary:

Literature Review & Background Research

Search, collect, and summarize relevant academic or clinical literature to support research questions and project development.

 

Data Collection

Conduct surveys or interviews; gather quantitative and qualitative data following ethical protocol.

 

Data Management

Enter, clean, code, and organize data using tools such as Excel, SPSS, NVivo, or other software.

 

Data Analysis

Assist in running statistical tests, thematic analysis, or other methods under supervision of the researchers.

 

Documentation

Keep detailed notes of procedures, research protocols, and results to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.

 

Report Writing & Dissemination

Draft sections of research papers, abstracts, presentations, or posters; format references; prepare materials for conferences or publications.

 

Administrative Support

Coordinate research logistics such as scheduling meetings, maintaining databases, filing ethics documentation, and handling correspondence with participants.

 

Qualifications:

Knowledge in related field

Bilingual French and English


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 on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$30.54

Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Location:

Various

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-10-19

Position End Date:

2026-12-15

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-27

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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