Research Assistant 2

Requirements

• Master's degree in epidemiology
• Proficiency with advanced methods of statistical analysis of epidemiologic data (essential)
• Proficiency with common statistical software (Stata, SAS, and/or R) (essential)
• General knowledge of common epidemiological and clinical study designs (randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies) (essential)
• Strong oral and written communication skills (essential)
• Experience in cancer research (preferred)
• Supporting documents: Cover letter describing research experience and interests, unabridged CV, as well as a list of three references and their contact information.
• 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.
• Hourly Salary:
• $31.44
• Hours per Week:
• 40 (Full time)
• Location:
• 5100 de Maisonneuve West
• Supervisor:
• Professor
• Position Start Date:
• 2026-08-03
• Position End Date:
• 2027-08-02
• Deadline to Apply:
• 2026-07-26
• This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: Assist in participant recruitment and data acquisition, as well as manage day-to-day operations for a new study launched in September 2025 Assist in data management and cleaning using statistical software (Stata, SAS, and/or R) Perform statistical analyses for studies led by the Division of Cancer Epidemiology Produce written/tabular/visual materials for research reports/manuscripts/presentations Assist students and staff in the conduct of systematic reviews and meta-analyses Perform routine administrative duties (i.e., management of Division's website, affiliated social media platforms, office space, and biobank storage; McGill24 fund raising activities, etc.) and study initiation activities (i.e., preparation of ethics approval submissions, consent forms, questionnaires, study manuals, etc.) Attend, participate, and present in team meetings and seminars held at the Division of Cancer Epidemiology

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