McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Research Assistant 2

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$32 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 32 hours per week

Job summary

The Research Assistant will coordinate daily project operations, support research protocols, and manage ethics submissions and grant applications. They will also assist with data collection, analysis, and the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference 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). The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant 2 position to join the interdisciplinary research program led by Dr. Pascaline Kengne Talla. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Coordinate research projects and support day-to-day project operations; Contribute to research protocols, ethics submissions, grant applications, and progress reports; Coordinate meetings, project timelines, deliverables, and communications with collaborators and partners; Support quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation; Assist with literature reviews and knowledge syntheses; Contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, reports, and knowledge mobilization products; Support graduate and undergraduate trainees involved in research projects; and Participate actively in research team meetings and collaborative activities. Qualifications Applicants should have: A master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, population health, social sciences, implementation science, dentistry, or a related field; Experience coordinating research projects; Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills; Strong scientific writing skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams; and Experience with quantitative research methods and statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, SPSS); Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research; Experience with grant applications and ethics submissions; Proficiency in English. Assets The following would be considered assets: Proficiency in French; Knowledge of health equity, population health, oral health, health services research, or implementation science; and Experience working with community, healthcare, or policy partners. Application Applicants should submit: A cover letter; A curriculum vitae; and Contact information for two or three references. 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: $32.15 Hours per Week: 32 (Part time) Location: McGill College 2001 Supervisor: Assistant Professor Position Start Date: 2026-10-20 Position End Date: 2027-10-20 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-19 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

Applicants must hold a master's degree in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, or social sciences. Candidates are expected to have experience in research coordination, strong scientific writing skills, and proficiency in quantitative or qualitative research methods.