"Research Assistant III"

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Research Assistant III

Job ID

64560

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

08/09/2024

Job Type

Casual

Close Date

08/18/2024

Employee Group

Interim

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Department

HUM MELD Program

Contract Duration

1 Months

Hours per Week

15

Posting Details

Schedule Casual Role (around 15hours per week, but no set schedule or guarantee of hours)

Education Level Completed a relevant post-secondary degree

Career Level Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment

Hourly Rate $22.00 per hour

Job Description

Job summary:

Provide research support for faculty members in their teaching, research and laboratory activities. Work is performed independently, with the availability of direction and guidance from Research Staff or Manager.

Accountabilities:

1. Adhering to established research methodology, gather and compile data for the research study or project.

2. Modify and adapt research methods, techniques or procedures, based on deviations in experimental results.

3. Record, classify, and summarize research data according to established procedures.

4. Conduct structured participant interviews and focus groups.

5. Carry out intermediate level statistical analyses.

6. Contribute to the preparation of data for reports, journal articles, papers, etc.

7. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.

8. Perform other related tasks as outlined by the researcher. 

Qualifications:

Education: Completed a relevant post-secondary degree.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment
• Work performed under general guidance and direction.

Exclusions:

• Do not participate in the development of operations documents, promotional strategies or related materials.
• Do not provide training sessions to project personnel.
• Do not exercise budget controls, monitor or reconcile accounts.
• Do not demonstrate or train others on experimental techniques or on the operation of laboratory equipment.

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 905-525-9140 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.