Job ID

77731

Job Title

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/07/30

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/08/12

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

Rehab Sciences

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$26.99 - $38.03 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0592

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

53.7 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Friday

35 hours per week

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Hourly Rate

Grade 6: $26.99 - $38.03 per hour

Location

McMaster University Main Campus

Employee Group

UNIFOR Local 5555, Unit 1 Bargaining Unit

Job Type

Continuing with end date of March 1, 2031

Job Description

Job Description

Research Assistant

McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences | School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Ranked as one of the world’s Top 100 universities, McMaster University is devoted to the cultivation of human potential, realized through our innovative educational programs, cutting-edge research, and the diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni who make up the McMaster family. Dedicated to creating a Brighter World, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Those who join McMaster will find a community of talented individuals who are inspired by the university's commitment to embodying the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork.

McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), is a leader in health research and innovation, providing a dynamic and collaborative setting for researchers and professionals. The largest Faculty within McMaster, FHS has an unwavering commitment to collaboration, strategic partnerships, accountability, innovation, excellence, integrity and optimism. Our pioneering approaches to education and our reputation for world-class research has consistently placed McMaster University among the Top 40 universities in the world for health and medicine. FHS enjoys close relationships with its academic hospital partners, as well as strong collaborations with researchers in Canada and around the world.

About the Project

Over this six-year project, we will work with five Indigenous communities to create a wholistic brain health assessment Bundle that contains validated assessment tools, training materials, and guidance that diverse Indigenous communities can customize to address rising rates of dementia. We are a team of over 40 researchers from five Indigenous community organizations and eight universities across Canada. To carry out our work, we have developed sub-teams that work directly within their own communities or on specific aspects of the Bundle across all five communities. As a Research Assistant, you will specifically support a sub-team of researchers, led by Lori Davis Hill (Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Science),



working to develop training materials for healthcare providers and guidance on implementing the Bundle’s assessment tools in a culturally safe, trauma-informed manner, based on guidance from the five Community-Based Research Teams.

Job Summary

Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.

Purpose and Key Functions

- Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.

- Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.

- Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error-checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.

- Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.

- Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.

- Write data management and operations documentation for the project.

- Liaise between the centre and remote clinic sites and personnel.

- Conduct structured patient interviews.

- Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.

- Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.

- Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and patients.

- Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.

- Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.

- Conduct literature searches.

- Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.

- Implement and maintain the research project budget.

- Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.

- Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.

- Write a variety of letters and memos.

- Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.

- Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.

- Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Assets

- Able to start by October 1
- Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities an asset.
- In the application, please identify your experience working with Indigenous data and how OCAP® , CARE Principles ,



or other Indigenous data sovereignty protocols were implemented.
- Experience with:
- Readiness assessments
- Knowledge integration and scale-up
- Review papers
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Pay Transparency Statement

The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

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