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RESEARCH ASSISTANT III

Job ID27865-2199
CompanyMcMaster University
LocationHamilton
ProvinceON
Date Posted2019-07-22
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Job Title

Research Assistant III

Interim Job Code

INT143

Pay Grid

Temporary

Student Work Program Job Code

WPS143

Pay Grade

Level III


Department, Unit or Project Description:

A research assistant is required for the Department of Medicine


Job Summary:

Provide research support for faculty members in their teaching, research and laboratory activities. Work is performed independently, with the availability of direction and guidance from Research Staff or Manager.

Accountabilities:

  1. Adhering to established research methodology, gather and compile data for the research study or project.
  2. Modify and adapt research methods, techniques or procedures, based on deviations in experimental results.
  3. Record, classify, and summarize research data according to established procedures.
  4. Conduct structured participant interviews and focus groups.
  5. Carry out intermediate level statistical analyses.
  6. Contribute to the preparation of data for reports, journal articles, papers, etc.
  7. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.
  8. Perform other related tasks as outlined by the researcher

Qualifications:

Education: Completed a relevant post-secondary degree.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment.



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