Research Assistant - Environmental Epidemiology - JC

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Position Summary:
The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University invites applications for a Research Assistant position in environmental epidemiology.  The selected applicant will work in a dynamic research group studying the health impact of exposure to environmental chemicals (such as pesticides, plasticizers and flame retardants) and air pollution in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children. Health outcomes of interest include communicable (e.g. respiratory infections, immune response to vaccines, allergies) and chronic (obesity, pubertal development, cancer) conditions. The Research Assistant will conduct data analysis for the publication of peer-reviewed articles, data management and quality control, and support data collection activities for the Venda Health Examination of Mothers, Babies and their Environment (VHEMBE), a birth cohort of 751 South African mother-child pairs exposed to household air pollution and insecticides used for malaria control. Opportunities to work on studies investigating the impact of exposure to novel plasticizers (e.g. phthalates), flame retardants (e.g. organophosphate esters) and phenols (e.g. bisphenol A, F, S) on fertility and child health in South Africa and Canada, and on research regarding chemical exposure among firefighters are also available.  Other tasks will include help with presentations (e.g. PowerPoint slides) and grant proposals (e.g. literature review, organization of references, management of paperwork), administrative support (e.g. ordering supplies) and data analysis/coding support for graduate and undergraduate students. For more details about Dr. Chevrier’s work, see https://jchevrier.weebly.com
Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Good understanding of epidemiological methods and biostatistics.
• Strong coding abilities in a major statistical package (e.g. R, STATA, SAS).
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, creativity and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Research Assistant (2 years or more)
• Experience in data collection, study coordination and/or project management
• Knowledge of STATA

Minimum salary is $30.00 per hour. Salary will be determined based on experience and training

Hourly Salary:

$28.44

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2023-09-01

Position End Date:

2025-09-30

Deadline to Apply:

2024-01-30

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, [email protected] .