Student Research Assistant

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Job Summary

• Participate in clinical research projects in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Assist with participant recruitment, eligibility screening, and informed consent activities.
• Coordinate and conduct study assessments and support data collection activities.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of research documentation and study records.
• Provide guidance and support to research participants throughout the study.

Additional skills and qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply complex clinical research protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate and complete research documentation and data records.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, screen, and interact professionally with research participants while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate participant schedules and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to establish rapport with participants and provide guidance and support throughout study participation.
• Proficiency with data collection, record-keeping, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and deadlines.

 

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.

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 # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$19.02

Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Location:

Duff Medical Bldg.

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-14

Position End Date:

2026-12-18

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-03

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] .