Research Assistant 2

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The Research Assistant 2 will assist the Research Supervisor in research-related recruitment and commercialization/business development.

Position Summary:

• Lead recruitment activities for ongoing and upcoming studies, including managing participant databases, screening potential participants, and scheduling study visits.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure compliance with institutional and ethical guidelines.
• Provide translation of study documents, consent forms, and participant communication materials (e.g., English-French).
• Assist in producing clear, accessible participant-facing materials, digital content, and summaries.
• Draft, revise, and submit REB applications, amendments, and renewal; Coordinate correspondence with the ethics office and ensure project documentation remains compliant and up to date.
• Assist with outreach initiatives to clinicians, community groups, partners, and potential study collaborators.
• Support early business development tasks for digital health projects, including market research, user engagement tracking, and preparation of pitch or demo materials.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical science, public health, or a related field and 2 years of experience in clinical research or practice or equivalent business experience.
• Strong communication skills in English and French (spoken and written); additional languages an asset.
• Experience with participant recruitment or human-subjects research.
• Familiarity with REB/IRB processes and ethical guidelines for human research. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and work independently. Comfortable with digital tools (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, MS Office/Google Suite).

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.

$31.44

30 (Part time)

Duff Medical Bldg.

Professor

2025-12-15

2026-03-31

2025-12-08

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.