Student Research Assistant

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Department of Oncology:

Student Research Assistant (Graduate)

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Research Supervisor, the selected candidate will perform various responsibilities listed below:

• Read documentation on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

• Review literature on a research topic (genital microbiomes and HPV).

• Draft a study protocol for a systematic review.

• Register study protocols in an online repository.

• Work with a health sciences librarian to create a database search strategy.

• Manage references and publications using reference manager software (Endnote).

• Read paper titles, abstracts, and texts to screen for inclusion in review.

• Attend team meetings and work collaboratively with others to achieve objectives.

Education:

An active McGill student, enrolled in or completed a Graduate diploma or MSc in a health-related field.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Experience or training in conducting systematic reviews.

• Experience or training in microbiology.

• Experience or training in cancer epidemiology.

• Proficiency with reference manager software.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others on projects.

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Hourly Salary:

$17.75

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

5100 de Maisonneuve West

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor (Research)

Position Start Date:

2024-05-01

Position End Date:

2024-08-23

Deadline 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, [email protected] .