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Position Summary:
The Research Assistant (RA) will plan, carry out, and lead high quality research related to HIV, mpox, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI). In addition, the RA will support a collaborative portfolio of research projects in epidemiology, measurements and surveillance, and mathematical modeling. These activities include preparation and editing of reports, presentations, abstracts, and articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Additional tasks may be added.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in epidemiology or equivalent discipline.
- Substantive knowledge in infectious diseases epidemiology.
- Strong statistical background, including knowledge of Bayesian statistics and mathematical modeling techniques.
- Ability to code complex analyses in R, including data visualizations.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
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.
$31.44
40 (Full time)
McGill College 2001
Associate Professor
2025-08-03
2026-08-02
2025-06-18
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.
