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).
Introduction
Medicine / Respiratory Epidemiology
A full-time position for a postdoctoral research fellow is available in the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin M. Smith, at the Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada. Research in the Smith lab uses large and deeply phenotyped cohort data to identify, understand, and target mechanisms of chronic obstructive lung disease susceptibility across the life course. This position is specifically focused on advancing our understanding why some people are more susceptible to incidident lung disease and disease progression than others. The lab uses high-quality data from multiple large cohorts including standardized questionnaires, functional measures (e.g. spirometry), environmental exposure measures (e.g., air pollutants), imaging (e.g., CT scans), multi-omics, and clinical events (e.g., hospitalization, death). Dr. Smith trained and practices respiratory medicine and epidemiology. He serves as the Director of the McGill Department of Medicine Division Clinical Epidemiology, and the Research Institute’s Centre for Outcomes Research and Evalaution. His research program is integrated with several national and international collaborators.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a PhD in Epidemiology or a related field. The incumbent will have proven ability to think critically and creatively, work independently with large cohort datasets, including develop and execute (i.e., code) data analysis plans, ensure cohort data security requirements are respected, report scientific findings, and provide assistance and guidance to junior trainees in the lab.
Please include the following in one (1) PDF document: cover letter (including statement of research interests, prior experience in research, and how you meet the above mentioned requirements) and CV.
Responsabilities and Objectives
- Develop and execute hypotheses tests using appropriate epidemiological and biostatistical methods.
- Meet regularly with supervisor to develop ideas, troubleshoot analyses and discuss results.
- Author abstracts and manuscripts related to research findings.
- Mentor junior trainees in the lab.
- Ensure cohort data access requirements are respected.
Standards of performance:
- Attendance and participation at lab meetings and research events.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Doctorate Degree
Field of study: Epidemiology or related field
Other education considered an asset for this position: Familiarity with causal theory and methods
Required Skills
- Knowledge of French is required.
- An intermediate knowledge of oral English and an advanced knowledge of written English are required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with 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.
- Proficiency in coding large dataset manipulation and statistical analysis (e.g., in R),
- Familiarity with causal theory and methods.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time
Compensation level: Stipend
Work schedule: Other: The weekly distribution of time and location of work (on-site vs. remote) is flexible, provided that expected productivity is maintained. An average weekly on-site presence of at least 3 days per week is expected, as the lab values in-person formal and informal scientific exchanges and team building.
Site: 5252 de Maisonneuve Blvd.
- This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).
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If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document. ***
A Postdoctoral fellow is a full-time student currently enrolled in a Canadian University program. The individual must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent. The Postdoctoral fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a professor’s grant for research activities that will be performed on a full-time basis. All benefits are administered by the University under which they are registered.
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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]
