Research Assistant - Office of the Associate Dean, EDII; …, Hamilton

**Job ID** 74669 **Job Title** Research Assistant - Office of the Associate Dean, EDII; Faculty of Science **Regular/Temporary** Temporary **Location** Central Campus **Open Date** 03/20/2026 **Job Type** Short Term Employee **Close Date** 04/02/2026 **Employee Group** Unifor Unit 1, Staff **Favorite Job** **Department** Science Central Admin **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Salary Grade/Band** Grade 6 **Salary Range** $22.94 - $36.83 (hourly) **Job Code** JD0592 **Existing Vacancy** Yes - Newly Created Position **Contract Duration** 12.1 Months **Target Number of Openings** 1 **Hours per Week** 35 **Posting Details** **Schedule** Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm **Education Level** Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study **Career Level** Requires 2 years of relevant experience Anticipated fill date - May 2026 **Job Description** JD00592 Job Summary: Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader. Purpose and Key Functions: - Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data. - Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results. - Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting. - Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities. - Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems. - Write data management and operations documentation for the project. - Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel. - Conduct structured project participant interviews. - Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures. - Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects. - Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants. - Conduct literature searches. - Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners. - Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year. - Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts. - Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions. Supervision: No formal supervision of others is required. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. - Requires 2 years of relevant experience. Assets: - Lived experience as a member of an equity deserving group is an asset Additional Information: - Relevant experience/practice of equity, diversity and inclusion and/or experience in community-engaged outreach and research are required. **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. 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