McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Casual Research Assistant 1

Sherbrooke, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$31 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 20 hours per week

Job summary

The Research Assistant will conduct literature reviews, collect and manage quantitative and qualitative data, and assist in statistical or thematic analysis. Additionally, they will provide administrative support and draft research materials such as papers, abstracts, and presentations.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: Ingram School of Nursing Position Summary: Literature Review & Background Research Search, collect, and summarize relevant academic or clinical literature to support research questions and project development. Data Collection Conduct surveys or interviews; gather quantitative and qualitative data following ethical protocol. Data Management Enter, clean, code, and organize data using tools such as Excel, SPSS, NVivo, or other software. Data Analysis Assist in running statistical tests, thematic analysis, or other methods under supervision of the researchers. Documentation Keep detailed notes of procedures, research protocols, and results to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. Report Writing & Dissemination Draft sections of research papers, abstracts, presentations, or posters; format references; prepare materials for conferences or publications. Administrative Support Coordinate research logistics such as scheduling meetings, maintaining databases, filing ethics documentation, and handling correspondence with participants. Qualifications: Knowledge in related field Bilingual French and English 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 on a scale of 0-4. Hourly Salary: $30.54 Hours per Week: 20 (Part time) Location: Various Supervisor: Professor Position Start Date: 2026-10-19 Position End Date: 2026-12-15 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-27 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess knowledge in a related field and be bilingual in English and French. Proficiency in research software such as Excel, SPSS, or NVivo is required to support project development and data organization.