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Do you want to work for a worldrenowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RIMUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patientcentered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!
Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RIMUHC) is a worldrenowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RIMUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Qubec Sant (FRQS).
Position summary
Department / Research Program: CORE
Projects goal: Improving outcomes and use of healthcare services for all people with dementia through an equity lens. The incumbent will act as a research coordinator and manage the teams mixedmethod projects (quantitative and qualitative) on equity for people with dementia exploring the differences in their health services use and experiences across socialdeterminants of health and their interactions to inform equityoriented policies.
Visit our website for more information: https://ccnaccnv/theme3qualitylifeold/team19/
As an early career researcher building my lab I am looking for a research coordinator to build a longterm productive relationship with to help with mixedmethods research projects focusing on improving care for older people with dementia. This is a oneyear part or fulltime position with the possibility for renewal and/or promotion pending fit and available funds. I am looking for someone who will stay in the position for at least 3 years. The project manager will work at the forefront of important cuttingedge research aimed at improving dementia care through equitable practices. This role offers the chance to work closely with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team and have a direct impact on the design and success of research projects that can improve the lives of people with dementia.
General Duties
The incumbent will oversee the daytoday operations of our research group. This position will be central to the research team providing both managerial and research expertise. The incumbent will work across multiple research projects focused on equity in dementia care ensuring that all activities are executed efficiently. Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with the PI and research team to design and conceptualize studies ensuring that projects are methodologically sound
Contribute to the development of study protocols research questions and theoretical frameworks
Leading the planning organization and implementation of multiple research projects in collaboration with PIs at other institutes universities and provinces
Developing project timelines milestones and deliverables ensuring adherence to deadlines and project goals and coordinating and managing the logistics of all research activities (e.g. tasks are completed on time and within budget)
Providing guidance and supervision to managing the work of and delegating tasks to other team members (research assistants data analysts interviewers students)
Leading regular team meetings to track progress identify issues and ensure collaboration across projects
Serving as the primary point of contact between the PI and other key parties including collaborating researchers patient and community partners and institutional staff
Working on qualitative research with team members to:
oDevelop qualitative research methods
oSelect analysis techniques
oTrain team members on interviewing and research methods
oRecruit participants establish and maintain contact and obtain informed consent
oCollect data and conduct interviews
oParticipate in data analysis
oInterpret findings.
Mentoring and supporting research staff fostering a collaborative and productive work environment holding workshops or seminars on research methods and professional development
Providing research support: assisting with literature reviews and research tasks
Providing support for quantitative analysis including data cleaning statistical analyses and interpretation of results
Drafting scientific reports and research publications
Preparing applications for grant and funding opportunities ethics review and contracts
Maintaining and organizing project files ensuring all documents are uptodate
Collaborating closely and regularly with patient partners (people with dementia and their care partners) community partners (community organizations) to understand their needs and priorities and to conduct mixedmethods research alongside them
Contributing to research dissemination by writing and presenting both qualitative and quantitative findings in reports manuscripts and presentations for varied audiences.
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Education / Experience
Education: Doctorate Degree
Field of Study: Not restricted but prefer Public Health Sociology Anthropology Health Services Research Medicine Epidemiology Psychology etc.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in project/research management including experience coordinating research projects and managing teams (e.g. lab coordinator or project management roles) and at least 12 years of experience in research methods (quantitative research but preferably mixedmethods).
Professional Membership: Yes No
Required Skills
Excellent French and English spoken and written
Strong understanding of mixedmethods research with proficiency in quantitative data analysis and statistical methods (e.g. SPSS R STATA or similar software) and experience with qualitative data collection analysis and tools (e.g. NVivo )
Knowledge of research ethics and compliance including experience with ethics applications institutional review boards (IRBs) and data privacy regulations
Experience with preparing funding applications for institutional provincial federal and organizational grants experience in doing so English and in French is a strong asset
Demonstrable experience in undertaking independent research
Exemplary writing skills with demonstrable experience in writing for academic and community audiences (e.g. publications reports grey literature infographics pamphlets etc)
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with experience supervising research assistants and staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills experience working with patient and community partners is an asset
Autonomy (with minimum supervision after appropriate training) drive initiative creativity curiosity
Team player
Detailoriented resourceful strong problemsolving skills multitasking abilities organized.
The following are assets:
Advanced knowledge of equityrelated literature including social determinants of health intersectionality and antiracism
Experience working with historically marginalised populations
Prior experience in working with health administrative databases causal inference methods biostatistics
Proficient at using MS Office applications (Word PowerPoint Excel Forms Teams etc. and reference management software
Experience with collecting qualitative data (e.g. interviews focus groups ethnography case studies etc.
Experience with hosting workshops and seminars giving talks etc on various aspects of the research process including study protocols data collection techniques and ethics.
Candidates are to fill in this form to be considered: are to provide AS ONE CONSOLIDATED DOCUMENT:
Cover letter addressed to Ms. Lopes (including most relevant experience and demonstration of competencies productivity and impact)
Most recent transcript
CV with bibliography
Contact information for 3 references
Optional but preferred: brief writing sample (academic/research) maximum 5 pages.
Additional information
Status: Temporary full time 35hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience. $54327.00 $100882.60
Work Shift: Variable Schedule (Working hours are flexible but typically land between 9:0017:00.
Work Site: Hybrid
If other: Montreal General Hospital. Flexible: with at least 12 days on site
***To be considered applicants need to combine all required documents with their CV into one PDF document as well as fill in this form:***
Why work with us
4week vacation 5th week after 5 years
Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations)
13 paid statutory holidays
Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
Telemedicine
RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan)
Training and professional development opportunities
Child Care Centres
Corporate Discounts (OPUS Perkopolis)
Competitive monthly parking rate
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition Program
Flex work options and much more!
https://rimuhc/careers
To learn more about our benefits please visit http://rimuhc/en/compensationandbenefits
THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who selfidentify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
