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Position Summary:
Conduct independent and collaborative research related to infectious disease epidemiology, serosurveillance, and health systems strengthening.
Design, implement, and analyze quantitative and/or qualitative studies, ensuring scientific rigor and data integrity.
Manage and analyze datasets from multiple sources, including laboratory, clinical, behavioral, and community-based surveys.
Contribute to and/or lead the preparation of research manuscripts, technical reports, grant proposals, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Support coordination with internal and external partners, including academic collaborators, public health agencies, and international research teams.
Supervise or mentor research assistants, trainees, and students as appropriate. Participate in regular lab meetings and contribute to broader research initiatives under the Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab (PERL).
Qualifications:
PhD & 5 years of experience in research (the time spent doing their PhD counts towards the 5 years of required research)
Education: PhD in Virology, Microbiology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health or a related discipline;
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of research experience (including time spent completing the PhD). Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated experience in data analysis, statistical programming or infectious disease research.
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.
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 on a scale of 0-4.
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This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.