[Hiring] Casual Research Assistant @McGill University

Role Description

Timothy Wideman, Associate Professor at McGill University, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work on a CIHR-funded research project that aims to improve entry-level pain education across Canadian physiotherapy (PT) programs. Under the direction of the Lab Manager and Principal Investigator, the incumbent will assist with the planning, coordination, and administration of a national pilot randomized controlled trial and other projects/studies as needed. The incumbent will also attend lab meetings, project meetings, and participate in training sessions.

This is a part-time casual position (10-20 hours/week), with duties including, but not limited to:

• Assisting the lab manager with the planning and administration of educational modules and a national competency assessment in PT pain management.
• Scheduling different parties involved in the educational sessions and assessments (e.g., simulated patient actors, facilitators, students).
• Scheduling rehearsal and training sessions.
• Developing and maintaining detailed schedules for each assessment session.
• Preparing and updating study documents.
• Ensuring all parties receive the required documentation and information for each assessment session.
• Data collection, including facilitating the virtual simulation-based assessment.
• Coordinating the work of assessment evaluators.
• Compensating participants for their time.
• Organizing the data and datasets.
• Quality control – ensuring those facilitating the assessment have submitted all required files, identifying missing data, and taking the necessary steps to recover files.
• Organizing video/audio recordings from the assessment sessions.
• Maintaining participant confidentiality by properly securing all study documents and keeping participant names or other identifiable information separate from study ID numbers at all times.
• Creating and administering surveys using LimeSurvey and compiling results.
• Ethics renewals/amendments.
• Assisting as needed on other projects/studies.
• Clear and timely communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Fluency in French and English) – Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• High level of flexibility, adaptability, and attention to details.
• Meticulous.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Requirements

• Applicants must be pursuing or hold a minimum undergraduate degree relevant to the position.
• Previous work experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Experience working in clinical health research with human subjects preferred.
• Superior computer skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft’s Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, including OneDrive).
• Experience using database management software (e.g., SPSS, Redcap, Limesurvey).
• Experience using online video conferencing platforms such as Zoom.
• Home office requirements: access to your own personal computer with microphone and camera, reliable and fast internet connection, ability to download Zoom application and recordings.

Benefits

• Hourly Salary: $30.54
• Hours per Week: 20 (Part time)
• Location: Various
• Supervisor: Associate Professor
• Position Start Date: 2026-09-21
• Position End Date: 2027-11-01
• Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-30