Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Job Overview

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 Perioperative Care and Outcomes Research (PCOR) lab at the RI‑MUHC Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) seeks a Research Assistant to support innovative, patient‑centered strategies to measure postoperative outcomes, assess the comparative effectiveness of contemporary interventions, and develop approaches to reduce harms associated with perioperative care interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator in designing, conducting, and managing multi‑center randomized controlled trials (e.g., PAIN‑Alt Trial) and other research studies.
• Obtain informed consent, recruit participants, and manage data collection documents.
• Collect and process qualitative and quantitative data.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist training and oversight of students and research personnel.
• Coordinate team meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Act as liaison with clinical services and community partners.
• Perform administrative duties related to the research program.
• Assist in preparing reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field; equivalent clinical research experience accepted for applicants without a master’s.
• Ability to work in person at Montreal General Hospital and relocate to other affiliated hospitals as required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Experience with clinical research design, conduct, analysis, and reporting.
• Superior English written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in French.
• Experience with randomized controlled trials or multi‑center studies is desirable.
• Knowledge of statistics (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R) and data management using REDCap preferred.
• Experience with scientific writing (manuscripts, grant applications) is desirable.

Benefits

• 4‑week vacation, 5th week after 5 years
• 12 paid personal days, 13 paid statutory holidays
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
• Telemedicine, defined benefit pension plan, and training/dev opportunities
• Child care centres, corporate discounts, competitive parking, employee assistance, recognition program, flex work options

Compensation and Work Site

Pay Scale: $49,722.40 – $92,346.80 (commensurate with education and experience)
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Site: Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave.
Status: Temporary, full‑time (35‑hour week)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self‑identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations may confidentially contact #J-18808-Ljbffr