Research Assistant Job at McGill University
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The McGill Clinical and Health Informatics Research Group conducts research to improve the use of digital data to inform public health decisions and improve population health. Our research program includes studies that:
1) Develop and evaluate automated methods for detecting cases and outbreaks of infectious and chronic diseases from multiple data streams,
2) Develop and evaluate software for communicating population health information to public health practitioners, clinicians, and the general public, and
3) Use methods from simulation, machine learning, and health economics to inform decision problems in health policy and medicine
Our research assistants have the opportunity to work with a vibrant team of investigators, public health practitioners, clinicians, research staff, and software developers, all dedicated to conducting research and developing informatics tools that improve population health.
Our research has been funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canadian Patient Safety Institute, Center for Disease Control, Geoconnections, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Canadian Blood Services, the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, and the MUHC Research Institute funds. The computerized solutions we have developed are used by public health agencies in Quebec, Canada, and internationally.
Position Summary:
We are hiring at least two full-time research assistants to work on projects led by Dr. David Buckeridge, MD PhD, Scientific Director of the Surveillance Lab, and Dr. Alton Russell, PhD, who leads the Decision Modeling Lab. The successful candidates will have some of the following responsibilities. Specific tasks will depend on the candidates’ background and our needs:
1. Conduct data analysis under the direction of senior staff
2. Assist with the management and analysis of data held in large databases
3. Write and submit ethics approval documents and contributes to grant proposals
4. Collaborate with software developers to support the development of applications
5. Contribute to the preparation of reports for granting agencies, and manuscripts for publications
6. Contribute to presentations for conferences, seminars, and workshops
2. Assist with the management and analysis of data held in large databases
3. Write and submit ethics approval documents and contributes to grant proposals
4. Collaborate with software developers to support the development of applications
5. Contribute to the preparation of reports for granting agencies, and manuscripts for publications
6. Contribute to presentations for conferences, seminars, and workshops
Qualifications:
Master’s in epidemiology, data science, health policy management, or a related field and experience working in applied health services research are required. Research experience analyzing large databases and electronic health records using R or a similar programing language is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team are essential to this position. Fluency in French is an asset. Must have strong organizational and priority setting skills, and be able to work autonomously in a complex, changing, deadline-oriented environment, as well as in a team setting. Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities without supervision is necessary.
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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,
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