McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Research Assistant 1

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 24, 2026
1 position

$31 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The Research Assistant will assist in a longitudinal study on Parkinson's disease by implementing research protocols, recruiting participants, and collecting clinical and MRI data. They will also perform data cleaning, conduct analysis under supervision, and provide guidance to student assistants.

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). Please fill in the below information as you would like it to appear on the McGill Career Site and delete this line. All other necessary information will appear on the posting automatically and do not need to be included here. If you are not posting the position, this field is not mandatory. Position Summary: The individual will assist in conducting a CIHR-funded longitudinal study examining the progressing of cognitive impairment in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and aimed at identifying the underlying risk and protective factors. We are seeking to fill a position of Research Assistant 1 at the Montreal Neurological Institute under the supervision of Dr. Madeleine Sharp and in consultation with Drs. Alain Dagher and Ron Postuma. The Research Assistant 1 will work under the direct supervision of the principal investigators. The specific responsibilities will include: Implementing established research procedures and protocols Assist with participant recruitment Execute research procedures, including data collection, through interviews, and collection of demographic, clinical, cognitive and MRI data Collaborate with other research teams in implementing established data collection procedures Following data management procedures Compilation of research data and data cleaning Conduct data analysis in support of research activities under supervision Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate student research assistants in service of the project Perform administrative tasks in relation to the project, e.g. ethics applications The RA 1 will have the opportunity to work with a large number of student and staff researchers as part of this ambitious and collaborative project and will have the opportunity to take part in various educational and research meetings and seminars. There will also be opportunities to contribute to writing research reports. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Subject matter expertise either through Bachelor’s degree or through previous research positions. Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Experience in conducting clinical research is a requirement. Experience with data analysis is also a requirement. Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) as the position will involve regular patient-facing interactions during recruitment and testing. This position is covered by the AMURE Collective Agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027_collective_agreement_amure_ras_final_-_with_signatures_-_for_printing_cover_page_reviewed.pdf 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 # 3 on a scale of 0-4. 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: $30.54 Hours per Week: 35 (Full time) Location: Montreal Neuro. Supervisor: Associate Professor (Clinical) Position Start Date: 2026-11-02 Position End Date: 2027-11-01 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-30 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 hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of relevant work experience, specifically in clinical research. Proficiency in both English and French is required due to the nature of patient-facing duties.