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Position Summary:

• Performing literature reviews to identify key gaps in current knowledge and inform analysis approach
• Collation and summarizing of evidence through systematic review and meta-analysis
• Developing analysis plans and conducting data analysis using secondary data sources
• Preparing ethics applications (e.g., research protocols) and acquiring ethics from McGill’s Institutional Review Board
• Preparing data access requests and liaising with data stewards
• Leading analysis including data preparation using R or SAS
• Writing peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication in high impact journals
• Leading knowledge translation activities, including presentations at research conferences, meetings with key stakeholders and policy change initiatives
• Identifying relevant funding sources and developing grant proposals and applications
• Other research-related tasks as needed
• Assisting research trainees with presentations and manuscript development

Qualifications:

• PhD & 5 years of experience in research (the time spent doing their PhD counts towards the 5 years of required research)
• Advanced training in biostatistics and epidemiology
• Expertise in quasi-experimental and econometric methods (e.g., longitudinal data analysis, trial emulation, interrupted time series, machine learning, simulation modeling) is highly desired
• A strong publication record in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

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:

$43.49

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-06-01

Position End Date:

2027-05-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-28

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca***.***