Casual Research Assistant 1

Job title:

Casual Research Assistant 1

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the 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:Department of AnesthesiaPosition Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of Profs. Meloto and Grant, for the Polygenic Risk Score development for chronic low back pain, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Assist in the design and execution of research project in the area of cLBP PRS development and optimization.Assist in the development of this project using resources including extensive clinical and genomic data from: UK Biobank; Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging; All of US; CARTaGENE; and others.Participate in discussions, planning, execution, and evaluation of projects together with other members of Profs. Meloto and Grant’s laboratories, report research results and developments at laboratory meetings, scientific conferences, and in peer-reviewed scientific publications.Qualifications:-Possesses subject matter expertise acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree, (Master degree in Science/Human Genetics an asset)
-Has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience to the research project or academic research experience.-Experience working in health research, bioinformatics, applied advanced machine learning models.-Superior computer skillsHourly Salary: $29.21Hours per Week: 20 (Part time)Location: Duff Medical Bldg.Supervisor: Assistant ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2025-03-07Position End Date: 2025-06-30Deadline to Apply: 2025-03-16This 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, .

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:22:19 GMT

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