Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Job Description

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!

Research Institute of the MUHC

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).

Position Summary

Department / Research Programme: Department of Surgery / Surgical and Interventional Sciences (SIS) Program.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the Perioperative Care and Outcomes Research (PCOR) lab at the RI‑MUHC Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Our work capitalises on established and emerging principles of outcomes research to: create innovative, patient‑centered strategies to measure postoperative outcomes, assess the comparative effectiveness of contemporary interventions to enhance recovery, and develop approaches to reduce harms associated with perioperative care interventions (e.g., postoperative opioid over‑prescribing). The incumbent will work alongside Dr. Julio Fiore.

General Duties

• Work with the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator in the development and conduct of various research studies, including a multi‑centre Randomised Controlled Trial focused on opioid vs opioid‑free analgesia after breast surgery (PAIN‑Alt Trial).
• Support lab research activities such as obtaining informed consent forms, recruiting study participants, managing data‑collection documents and collecting data (qualitative and quantitative).
• Contribute to literature reviews.
• Assist with training and overseeing the work of students and other research personnel.
• Organise team meetings and maintain communications with project stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison with clinical services and community partners.
• Engage in administrative duties related to the research programme.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, manuscripts and grant applications.

Education / Experience

Education: Master’s Degree in Health Sciences / Epidemiology.

Work Experience: Equivalent experience in clinical research is required for applicants not holding a Master’s degree.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in person at the Montreal General Hospital (PCOR headquarters) and relocate to other McGill‑affiliated hospitals when required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisation, planning and project‑management skills.
• Experience with clinical research design, conduct, analysis and reporting.
• Superior English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in French.

Desirable Assets

• Experience assisting or coordinating randomised controlled trials.
• Experience assisting or coordinating multi‑centre studies.
• Experience with research focused on surgical patients or patients with acute conditions.
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R).
• Knowledge of data management using REDCap.
• Experience with scientific writing (manuscripts, grant applications).

Additional Information

• Status: Temporary, full‑time (35‑hour workweek).
• Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience. $49,722.40 – $92,346.80.
• Work Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Work Site: MGH, 1650 Cedar Ave.
• If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one PDF document.

Why Work With Us?

• 4‑week vacation and a 5th week after 5 years.
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days, 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.

Website of the organisation: http://rimuhc.ca/en

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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 racialised 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.