Research Assistant

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference

Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary
Under the supervision of Dr. Jun Ding, the incumbent will contribute to the RESP Program project, focused on single-cell data integration and the application of innovative methods in computational biology. The incumbent will support the design, analysis, and interpretation of complex data, in collaboration with internal and external researchers and partners. This role also involves active participation in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.

General Duties

• Collaborate with principal investigators to design and conduct research projects related to single-cell data integration,
• Perform bioinformatics analyses, develop and apply statistical or graph-based methods (e.g., scGALA),
• Contribute to writing scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals,
• Liaise with external collaborators and participate in research meetings,
• Contribute to administrative tasks related to the project and research program.

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Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Work Experience: 0–6 months

Required Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team,
• Demonstrate diplomacy, discretion and good judgment,
• Experience with R or Python considered as an asset.

Additional information

Status:
Temporary, part-time.

If temporary part-time is selected, please specify the number of hours per workweek: 20 hours.

Pay Scale:
$27.32 to $29.22 /hour. Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Work Site:
GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie.

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Why work with us?

• 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
• Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
• 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.

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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact,