McGill University
Casual Research Assistant 1
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Job Description
- Req#: JR0000063714
- Providing support to the recruitment team (calling participants and scheduling their visits) In charge of booking the scanner (booking time, coordinating overtime scans, cancellation, etc.).
- Accompanying participants during their scan visits to the MEG and MRI units.
- Administering cognitive tests and entering the data in our database.
- Ensuring complete data transition from the scanner to the database.
- Viewing the data and reporting gross artifacts.
- Acquiring MEG.
- Possibly acquiring MRI data.
- Punctual, reliable and organized.
- Able to work on weekends and evenings.
- Familiar with neuropsychological testing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Education in a related field.
- Bilingual (French-English; additional languages highly advantageous).
- Team player.
- Able to work under time pressure.
- Hours per week: 10 (minimum), additional hours may be scheduled, such as during weekends.
- Duration of contract 6 months, renewable based on performance. Expected project duration 3 years.
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor (Dr Najmeh Khalili-Mahani), the candidate will conduct data collection for the Montreal-Paris Neurobank Project, by performing a variety of specialized tasks according to the research and recruitment protocols of the project under the Open-science framework of C-BIG.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/2023-2027_collective_agreement_amure_ras_final_-_with_signatures_-_for_printing_cover_page_reviewed.pdfKnowledge 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 # 3-4 on a scale of 0-4.
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.$29.21Hourly Salary:
10 (Part time)Hours per Week:
Montreal Neuro.Location:
oMNI-ICMbrain Research Program OfficerSupervisor:
2025-03-14Position Start Date:
2025-09-13Position End Date:
2025-03-24Deadline to Apply:
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 .
About the company
McGill University is a public research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.