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: CORE
Projects goal: Improving outcomes and use of healthcare services for all people with dementia, through an equity lens. The incumbent will act as a lab manager and will coordinate the team projects on equity for people with dementia, exploring the differences in their health services use and experiences across social-determinants of health and their interactions, to inform equity-oriented policies, and contribute to achieve strategic and operational objectives of the principal investigator.
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As an early career researcher, building my lab, I am looking for lab manager to build a long-term, productive relationship with, to structure and organize with various research projects focusing on improving care for older people with dementia. This is a one-year, full-time position with the possibility for renewal and/or promotion pending fit and available funds. I am looking for someone who will stay in the position for at least 3 years. The lab manager will work at the forefront of important, cutting-edge research aimed at improving dementia care through equitable practices. This role offers the chance to work closely with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team, and have a direct impact on the design and success of research projects that can improve the lives of people with dementia.
General Duties
The Lab Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of our research group. This position will be central to the research team, providing both managerial and research expertise. The incumbent will work across multiple research projects focused on equity in dementia care, ensuring that all activities are executed efficiently. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the PI and research team to design and conceptualize studies, ensuring that projects are administratively, methodologically and logistically sound,
- Contribute to the development of study protocols, research questions, and theoretical frameworks ,
- Leading the planning, organization, and implementation of multiple research projects, in collaboration with PIs at other institutes, universities, and provinces,
- Developing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to deadlines and project goals, and coordinating and managing the logistics of all research activities, (e.g., tasks are completed on time and within budget),
- Providing guidance and supervision to, managing the work of, and delegating tasks to other team members (research assistants, data analysts, interviewers, students), in close collaboration with the PI,
- Leading regular team meetings to track progress, mitigate risks, identify issues, follow-up actions and ensure collaboration across projects,
- Serving as the primary point of contact between the PI and other key parties, including collaborating researchers, patient and community partners, and institutional staff,
- Working on qualitative research with team members to support the recruitment of participants, establish and maintain contact and obtain informed consent,
- Mentoring and supporting research staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, holding workshops or seminars on research methods and professional development ,
- Providing research support: assisting with literature reviews and research tasks,
- Drafting scientific reports and research publications,
- Preparing applications for grant and funding opportunities, ethics review, and contracts,
- Maintaining and organising project files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date,
- Collaborating closely and regularly with patient partners (people with dementia and their care partners), community partners (community organizations) to understand their needs and priorities and to conduct mixed-methods research alongside them,
- Contributing to research dissemination by writing and presenting both qualitative and quantitative findings in reports, manuscripts, and presentations for varied audiences.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Not restricted, but prefer Management, administration or project management.
Other education considered an asset for this position: an academic diploma in Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Health Services Research, Medicine, Epidemiology, Psychology etc.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in project/research management, including experience coordinating research projects and managing teams (e.g., lab coordinator or project management roles)
Required Skills
- This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
- Strong understanding of mixed-methods research with knowledge of quantitative data analysis and statistical methods and experience with qualitative data collection, analysis, and tools ,
- Knowledge of research ethics and compliance, including experience with ethics applications, institutional review boards (IRBs), and data privacy regulations,
- Experience with preparing funding applications for institutional, provincial, federal, and organizational grants, experience in doing so English and in French is a strong asset,
- Demonstrable experience in undertaking independent research,
- Exemplary writing skills with demonstrable experience in writing for academic and community audiences (e.g., publications, reports, grey literature, infographics, pamphlets etc.),
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supervising research assistants and staff,
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience working with patient and community partners is an asset,
- Autonomy (with minimum supervision after appropriate training), drive, initiative, creativity, curiosity,
- Team player and ability to mobilize key members,
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, strong problem-solving skills, multitasking abilities, organized.
The following are assets:
- Advanced knowledge of equity-related literature, including social determinants of health, intersectionality, and anti-racism,
- Experience working with historically marginalized populations,
- Prior experience in working with health administrative databases, causal inference methods, biostatistics,
- Proficient at using MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Forms, Teams, etc.), and reference management software,
- Experience with collecting qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, ethnography, case studies, etc.),
- Develop qualitative research methods for ethical submissions, grant proposals and research protocols and contribute to the writing of papers,
- Experience with hosting workshops and seminars, giving talks etc. on various aspects of the research process, including study protocols, data collection techniques, and ethics.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Variable Schedule
Other: Working hours are flexible, but typically land between 9:00-17:00.
Work Site: Montreal General Hospital
- This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).
Additional specifications: Flexible: with at least 1-2 days on site
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Why work with us?
- 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
- Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
- 13 paid statutory holidays,
- Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
- Telemedicine,
- RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
- Training and professional development opportunities,
- Child Care Centres,
- Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
- Competitive monthly parking rate,
- Employee Assistance Program,
- Recognition Program,
- Flex work options and much more!
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, [email protected]
