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Hiring Manager’s Name: Prof. Guillaume Fontaine, RN, PhD
Job Title: Research Assistant 1
Start Date: September 1st., 2026
End Date: August 2, 2027
Number of Work Hours per Week: up to 14 hours per week .
Location of Work: On site (Montreal) .
Hourly Rate: $30.54.
The McGill RISE3 Implementation Science Lab, led by Dr. Guillaume Fontaine, is seeking a part-time (21 hours) Research Assistant 1 to support the ambitious AI Methods for Implementation Science (AIM-IS) program. The AIM-IS program brings together an international team of leading scholars and collaborators to develop a framework, toolkit, and reporting standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in implementation practice and research. This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher who wants to contribute to field-shaping work at the intersection of implementation science, AI, and methodology. The study protocol for this work is published in Implementation Science:
Fontaine, G., Michie, S., Beidas, R. S., et al. (2026). AI Methods for Implementation Science (AIM-IS): Developing a framework, toolkit, and reporting standard for the responsible use of AI in implementation practice and research. Implementation Science.
The Research Assistant 1 under the supervision of Assistant Professor Guillaume Fontaine will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities integral to the successful execution and completion of ongoing and upcoming research projects related to implementation science.
The following outlines the core duties that the Research Assistant will be expected to perform:
1. Knowledge Syntheses and Systematic Reviews:
Screening: Conduct screening of articles to identify relevant resources, employing defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Data Extraction: Extract and manage data from selected articles, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Quality Assessment: Evaluate the quality of included studies and prepare summaries of findings.
2. Project Coordination:
Planning: Assist in the planning and design of research projects, including the development of methodologies and protocols.
Communication: Coordinate communication between project stakeholders, team members, and external partners.
Monitoring: Track project progress and ensure that milestones and objectives are met timely and efficiently.
3. Writing and Documentation:
Drafting: Assist in writing research papers, reports, and proposals, ensuring clarity, coherence, and compliance with relevant guidelines.
Editing: Review and edit documents, making necessary revisions to enhance quality and accuracy.
Submission: Prepare and submit manuscripts to journals, handling correspondence during the submission and review process.
4. Administrative Tasks:
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of project activities, findings, and outcomes.
Scheduling: Organize meetings, seminars, and workshops, managing invitations and logistics.
Reporting: Prepare periodic reports detailing project status, challenges, and achievements.
5. Data Management:
Collection: Assist in data collection processes, ensuring ethical considerations and quality standards are upheld.
Security: Ensure data security, confidentiality, and integrity, adhering to data management policies.
About Dr. Fontaine and the RISE³ Lab:
Dr. Guillaume Fontaine, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor of Implementation Science at the Ingram School of Nursing at McGill University and a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology at the Lady Davis Institute. Prof. Fontaine holds a Junior 1 Research Scholar award from the FRQS, supported by the Quebec Learning Health System Support Unit (SSA Quebec Unit). Additionally, he is a Visiting Researcher at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, and the Centre for Implementation Research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. He serves on the editorial board of PLOS Global Public Health. Prof. Fontaine completed his clinical training and earned his PhD in health services research at the University of Montreal, where he was a Vanier Scholar of CIHR. After his PhD, Prof. Fontaine completed a CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship that included work at the University of Ottawa and UNSW Sydney.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
MSc in a health-related discipline (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing) or Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Psychology)
Experience in qualitative research methods
Experience in knowledge synthesis methods is an asset
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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 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(qualifier) 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.
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Skills Required
- MSc in a health-related discipline or social sciences
- Experience in qualitative research methods
- Experience in knowledge synthesis methods
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (English level assessed at 4)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec
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