Job description

Associate Professor Sarah Larney is recruiting a research assistant to contribute to work on various epidemiological and evidence synthesis projects relating to people who use drugs (e.g. opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine) and related health issues, including hepatitis C and HIV infection, overdose, and sexually transmitted infections. Specific projects include analyses of the epidemiology of mortality in people who inject drugs; the experience of aging as a person who uses illicit drugs; and incidence of HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis in people who inject drugs.

Responsabilities

This person will:

• Contribute to research projects and evidence syntheses on the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs (e.g. undertake literature reviews, perform statistical analyses, contribute to or lead manuscript writing)
• Contribute to the development of grant applications on topics related to the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs
• In collaboration with other team members, manage administrative and operational aspects of active research projects (e.g. reporting, publication planning, ensuring responsible conduct of research)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or related discipline, or previous experience as a research assistant in a related area
• Experience in contributing to research projects in relation to at least one of: statistical analysis; writing protocols and managing ethical review processes; writing a thesis or manuscripts for publication 
• English proficiency is essential for this role as it requires considerable reading and interpretation of scientific papers written in English

Competitives benefits

• Full-time position, 35 hours per week, daytime from Monday to Friday
• Part time position possible
• Salary scale MSSS #1565 from 27.08$ to 47.98$
• 20 days of vacation per year after one year
• 12 months contract, possibility of extending
• 13 statutory holidays
• 9.6 cash-convertible sick days
• Non-unionized position
• Pension plan (RREGOP) from the first day of employment
• Group insurance

To apply for this position

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to: 

It is essential to attach your CV for your application to be considered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The CRCHUM invites women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to apply. The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws. 

The CRCHUM thus encourages all people, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent resident.