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Research Assistant 2

@ McGill University

Canada

$32.15/hrPart-time
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Overview

McGill University is hiring a part-time Research Assistant 2 in the School of Communications Sciences & Disorders, assisting an NIH-funded project on digital health and computational medicine. The role runs November 16, 2026 to April 30, 2027, at 8.75 hours per week and $32.15 per hour. Candidates must hold an MSc in Data Science and be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec.

Pay:

$32.15 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in conducting NIH-funded research on digital health and computational medicine
  • Document and report research progress
  • Attend individual and group meetings

Requirements summary:

  • MSc in Data Science
  • Authorized to work in Canada
  • Willing to work in Quebec
  • English communication, verbal and written
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentResearch & science
Hours per week8.75
Work settingOffice
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyRacialized people, Women, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studyData Science

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Job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

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Unit: School of Communications Sciences & Disorders

Hiring Manager’s Name: Nicole Li-Jessen

Job Title: Research Assistant 2

Job Duties:

  • Assist in conducting the NIH-funded research project on digital health and computational medicine

  • Document and report research progress

  • Attend individual and group meetings

Qualifications: MSc in Data Science

Start Date : November 16, 2026

End Date : April 30, 2027

Number of Work Hours per Week: 8.75 hours.

Hourly Rate: $32.15/hour

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.

Hourly Salary:

$32.15

Hours per Week:

8.75 (Part time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-11-16

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-13

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].

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