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RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHCThe 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 summaryThe general role of the assistant is to provide support to the National Data Curation team for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). The CLSA is a national study of aging that has recruited and collected data on 51,000 people across Canada aged 45- 85 at recruitment (2011-2015). The candidate will work closely with the staff at the CLSA Data Curation Centre (DCC), located at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, under the supervision of the CLSA National Data Curator. General Duties• Support the preparation of the CLSA data for release to researchers.• Script code for data preparation using JavaScript.• Develop and design reports using R.• Aid in the planning and implementation of the release of CLSA data to researchers. • Support the Data Curation Centre staff in preparing descriptive statistics, tables and graphs.• Document processes and data preparation decisions for internal use and aid in the creation of outward facing researcher documentation.
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• CEGEP or BSc. Field/Discipline: Mathematics, Statistics or other fields of quantitative sciences• Master’s Degree considered an asset • Previous experience in data curation and/or management of large databases would be an asset
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and able to work as part of team or independently as needed • Ability to manage time with a positive and flexible attitude• Ability to manipulate large data using code• Proficient in the use of MS Excel• Intermediate skill using JavaScript code is required (Beginner skills could be considered)• Programming knowledge using R would be an asset• Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset
Status: Temporary, full time Pay Scale: $42,648.67 to 90,090.00.Commensurate with education and work experience. Work Shift: 9am to 5pmWork Site: 2155 Guy Street, Montrealhttps://rimuhc.ca/careersTo learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefitsTHIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
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, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca
