Junior Research Assistant

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
Department / Research Program: Advancing Person-Centered DE-Prescription Practice Through Inverse Knowledge Translation

The research project "Advancing Person-Centered DE-Prescription Practice Through Inverse Knowledge Translation" is a community-driven partnership with the Inner Compass Initiative (ICI), a global non-profit organization that seeks to build an inclusive, knowledge-producing grassroots community where members share their lived experience with mental health struggles and the mental health care system. ICI is a full collaborative partner in this research, and the project is co-developed and carried out in close collaboration with ICI co-investigators and lived-experience experts. This project aims to identify salient themes and archetypal narratives of withdrawal and tapering trajectories using data from "ICI Connect user profiles," combining descriptive and qualitative thematic analysis.

The Junior Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator and contribute to the coding of interview transcripts and data analysis, while also serving as an intermediary between ICI and the AG-C lab. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to contribute to the dissemination of results via publications, reports, and conference presentations.

General Duties

• Contribute to the coding of interview transcripts from the ICI user profile database, using a collectively developed coding dictionary,
• Collaborate with the team of coders during guided coding sessions to ensure consistency and rigor in qualitative analysis,
• Participate in research team discussions on the development and revision of the coding dictionary,
• Contribute to thematic content analysis and the identification of common themes, patterns, and archetypal narratives in withdrawal/tapering trajectories,
• Serve as an intermediary between ICI and the AG-C lab, facilitating communication and coordination between the two partner organizations,
• Participate in team-building meetings and data interpretation discussions,
• Assist in maintaining and organizing data in the qualitative analysis software,
• Engage in administrative duties related to the project,
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Psychiatry
Other education considered an asset for this position: Health sciences, psychology, anthropology, social sciences, or related field

Work Experience: 0-6 months

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of oral French is required.

• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

• Attention to detail and accuracy,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook,
• Experience or interest in qualitative research methods (preferred),
• Experience or interest in conducting research in mental health settings (preferred),
• Experience with qualitative analysis software (an asset),
• Sensitivity to issues related to psychiatric medication prescription and withdrawal (an asset).

Additional information

Status: Temporary, part-time: 20 hours/week
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Other or part-time
Other: part-time schedule within Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. availability window.
Work Site: 5100 de Maisonneuve Blvd.

• This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).

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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.

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

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, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca