Position Summary The Research Associate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, execution, and dissemination of research activities. The incumbent will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the development of innovative research approaches, support funding initiatives, and mentor students and research personnel.
Key Responsibilities Develops and conducts research projects, studies, and related activities in accordance with established research objectives, protocols, and procedures.
Establishes the design and development of research methodologies, data collection strategies, and research plans to support investigations in human genetics, hEDS, and related health conditions.
Plans and leads the implementation of research activities, including study coordination, participant recruitment initiatives, research documentation, and project execution.
Develops and implements recent approaches to support research analysis, knowledge generation, and scientific inquiry.
Leads the analysis and interpretation of research findings and disseminates results through presentations, reports, scholarly publications, and other research-related activities.
Writes theoretical and methodological reports, manuscripts, and scholarly articles arising from research activities.
Prepares and writes grant applications, funding proposals, progress reports, and other documents supporting research programs and initiatives.
Organizes, distributes, and verifies the work of research staff, trainees, and students involved in research projects and contributes to their training, guidance, and supervision.
Coordinates and supports collaborations with researchers, clinical partners, funding agencies, patient organizations, and other stakeholders to advance research objectives.
Performs various administrative tasks related to research projects, including monitoring timelines, maintaining research records, supporting compliance activities,



and assisting with resource planning.
Qualifications and Experience Education PhD, MD, or an equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field.
Experience and Skills Demonstrated expertise in the design, execution, and analysis of genetic epidemiology studies.
Proven experience leading complex multidisciplinary research teams and successfully delivering human genetics research projects.
Has at least five (5) years of relevant experience related to the research project; significant academic research experience may be deemed equivalent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
Experience in genetic analyses of complex traits related to hEDS/HSD is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific publications and competitive research funding applications.
Language requirement: Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
Hourly Salary: $35.37 Hours per Week: 40 (Full time) Location: Penfield 740 Supervisor: Professor Position Start Date: 2026-10-27 Position End Date: 2027-10-25 Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-02 This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University,



you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.
We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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📌 Research Associate (Quebec City)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Quebec City