Research Assistant

Position Summary

Professor Claude Bhérer’s Lab needs a Research Assistant 2 to support a collaborative research project on complex diseases through genetic epidemiology analyses.

June 22, 2026 – October 23, 2026.

• Conduct analyses such as polygenic risk score construction and Mendelian randomization to investigate genetic contributions to disease risk and outcomes.
• Develop and implement scripts and scalable analytical workflows to support data processing and research activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, contribute to data interpretation, and support the generation of high-quality and reproducible research outputs.
• Write theoretical or methodological reports, papers or articles related to research activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to research staff, including Research Assistants 1, undergraduate/graduate student research assistants and technicians.
• Perform various administrative tasks related to the project.

• MSc in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Background in human genetics, genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics.
• Experience analyzing large-scale sequencing and genotyping datasets.
• Familiarity with methods such as PRS construction, Mendelian randomization, and association analyses.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python, R, Bash) and experience developing reproducible workflows.
• Experience working in collaborative research environments and handling large datasets.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research projects.

Knowledge of French and English. The position requires English communication at level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0–4.

Hourly Salary: $32.15. Hours per week: 35 (Full time).

Location:

Penfield 740.

Start Date:

June 22, 2026. End Date:
October 23, 2026.

June 10, 2026.

The 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. Applicants from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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