Research Assistant – Data Analysis in Obstetrics

About the role

The Department of Obstetrics at McGill University seeks a part‑time Research Assistant to support the MAESTRA project. You will work on characterising the dynamic relationship between uterine activity and fetal heart rate using large‑scale delivery‑room recordings.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate system identification methods for uterine activity and fetal heart rate data.
• Analyse and interpret a dataset of approximately 250,000 records, stratifying results by defined output classes.
• Recommend and apply improvements to analytical and research methodologies.
• Prepare figures, tables, and reports using appropriate statistical methods.
• Present findings at scientific meetings and assist in manuscript preparation.
• Participate in weekly team meetings related to the MAESTRA project.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity throughout the research process.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline providing specialised knowledge.
• Authorization to work in Canada and willingness to work in Quebec.
• Proficiency in English (level 4/4) with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Required skills

• System identification methods
• Statistical analysis of large‑scale datasets
• Data processing and visualisation techniques

What we offer

• Hourly salary of $32.15 CAD
• 30 hours per week, part‑time schedule (Monday‑Thursday)
• Fixed‑term contract from 22 June 2026 to 31 October 2026
• Coverage by the AMURE collective agreement