Research Assistant

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Position Summary:

The Research Assistant's responsibilities are:

• Recruitment: Develop relationships with Montreal community organizations working with newly arrived humanitarian migrants in order to recruit participants.

• Project coordination: Liaise with the McGill Dental Clinic to set up, guide and coordinate data collection.

• Data collection: a) Conduct clinical examinations; b) Support participants in completing the survey questionnaire.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement: Masters Degree

• Candidate must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, that would enable them to conduct dental clinical examinations at McGill Dental Clinics.

• Research experience will be an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English, French); additional languages will be an asset.

• Ability to develop relationships with community organizations

• Ability to communicate respectfully with humanitarian migrants

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with colleagues and study participants from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

Hourly Salary:

$28.44

Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2022-08-26

Position End Date:

2023-03-01

Deadline to Apply:

2022-09-08

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] .