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Research Assistant 2

McGill University

Leeuwarden
Part-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

CAD 32.15 per hour

Key Skills

Qualitative data collection
Qualitative data management
Qualitative analysis
Data analytics
Knowledge translation
Coding
Transcription
Conducting interviews
Focus groups
Research methods
Reporting
Scientific writing
Database management
Plain language communication

Job Description

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Hiring Unit: Institute of Health Sciences Education


Position Summary:

Working as a member of Dr. Monica Molinaro’s research team, the research assistant will work on research projects, where duties will include qualitative data collection and management, data analyses, analytics, reporting, and knowledge translation activities for health professions and health sciences education, health care systems, and health care policy research. In particular, Dr. Molinaro’s research aims to understand experiences of moral distress in health care providers. Dr. Molinaro is seeking a motivated and energetic team player with excellent research skills.


Description of duties: The research assistant will provide support of a routine nature related to the collection and review of data for research projects. Duties will also include tasks to support the conduct of research projects, such as data collection, data management, and qualitative analyses, as well as additional duties related to conducting qualitative research as required.

 

Accountabilities to Dr. Molinaro may include:

  • Participate in qualitative coding and analysis under direction of supervisor, prepare summaries.
  • Assist with obtaining data and information from databases for others to use in the development of presentations, scientific papers and reports.

Seek guidance and direction from Dr. Molinaro.

 
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a health professions/health sciences education related field. 

 

Experience: Completion of in a research methods course that addresses qualitative research methodology, and previous qualitative research experience is required.

 

Additional Assets:

-       Experience with qualitative research skills (transcription, conduct interviews, focus groups, clean and code qualitative data)

-       Experience with knowledge translation (synthesize research knowledge and develop plain language research summaries for research projects)

Ability to balance multiple tasks, projects and competing priorities

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.


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(qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$32.15

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Various

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-22

Position End Date:

2027-09-25

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-29

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, [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

The research assistant will support qualitative research projects by collecting, managing, and analyzing data related to moral distress in health care providers. Responsibilities also include preparing research summaries, assisting with database information retrieval, and engaging in knowledge translation activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a health professions or health sciences education field and have completed a research methods course focusing on qualitative methodology. Previous experience in qualitative research is required, along with the ability to work on-site in Quebec.

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The mission of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences of McGill University is to advance transformative education, science-based intervention and lifelong learning grounded in high calibre research and exceptional clinical training. Our programs foster access to integrated care, community service and engagement. We bridge fundamental, applied and translational research to dental practice using creative knowledge transfer. Through strong community partnerships as well as national and international collaboration, our faculty promotes sustainable growth, connectivity and innovation. The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences envisions a world rooted in conscientious caring for life, and a healthy and supportive environment for all. We strive for distinction in research, innovation and education for oral health and well-being.

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