We're searching for a project coordinator! The position is a mix of research coordination, software development (https://github.com/obiba), and scientific research. We're based in Montreal (note you have to be Canadian citizen or Canadian resident). See the job description below, and if you have any question, please get in touch!
Denis *POSITION: *Project coordinator *POSITION SUMMARY:* Maelstrom Research (https://www.maelstrom-research.org/) is a scientific platform based at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC). The team is specialized in the development of methods and software supporting the data documentation, harmonization and integration across large epidemiological studies. The Maelstrom group coordinates the implementation of a catalog documenting more than 180 studies as well as the variables collected (770 000 variables) by a subset of these studies. Maelstrom Research is also involved in the generation of very large harmonized datasets integrating data across national and international cohort studies. The multidisciplinary team, currently composed of 14 members, is looking for a person, who will coordinate two research projects achieved in collaboration with European partners. *FUNCTIONS AND ATTRIBUTIONS:* Under the supervision of the director of the Maelstrom Research group, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks: - Ensure the coordination of the EUCanSHARE et EUCanCONNECT projects, including the management of the scientific, technical and administrative aspects of the projects; - Supervise the development of some informatic and methodological tools (e.g. semi-automatized data harmonization); - Supervise the technical work required by the project, including cataloguing of metadata and data harmonization (e.g. transform study-specific data under a common format); - Ensure good collaboration and appropriate support to the national and international partners involved in the project; - Participate in the redaction of grants applications, scientific papers and reports. *REQUIREMENTS :* - PhD in Data Science, epidemiology, biostatistics or related field, or master's degree with at least 5 years of experience; - Ability to communicate verbally and write in French and English; - Ability to interact with international partners; - Experience in data management, scientific writing (articles, reports) and communication of research results; - Knowledge of basic concepts in epidemiology; - Good knowledge of the ‘’R’’ statistical software (and other statistical software); - Excellent capacity to communicate and work in team; - Experience in software development would be a major asset; - Autonomy, leadership and dynamism. *WORKING CONDITIONS*: *Status: *Full-time, one-year contract with possibility of renewal *Pay Scale:* Subject to personal qualifications, remuneration respecting the salary scale of the RI MUHC (including insurances and other social benefits) *Work site:* 2155 Guy, Montreal H3H 2R9 *Please submit your CV** with a cover letter to: **[email protected] <[email protected]>* *_____________________________________________Denis *Haine +1-514-572-7174 ------------------------------------------ The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/Te4b77c04cee0c9b3-M7544a5e5c589c2a15a8571a9 Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
