Research Assistant - Canada - McGill University

McGill University
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Position Summary:

Their tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting literature reviews of legal, social and policy aspects of genomic research, precision medicine and open science (data sharing).
  • Analyze and compare provincial, national and international legal documents on the abovementioned topic.
  • Assist in the development and drafting of policy for relevant stakeholders (public, professionals, health institutions, researchers, research ethics boards, etc.).
  • Assist in the researching, drafting, copyediting and sourcechecking of submissions to peer reviewed law, bioethics and scientific journals.
  • Attending project meetings.
  • Supporting teaching activities, when appropriate.
  • Collaborating with the team at the Centre of Genomics and Policy.
  • Performing any other activity assigned by the research supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing their 2nd or 3rd year of a law degree with a competitive GPA.
  • Demonstrated interest in health care law and policy, health research regulation, regulation of health professionals, emerging technologies and/or privacy law;
  • Familiarity with comparative law methodologies.
  • Experience with copy editing, reference formatting, and legal source checking is an asset.
  • Background in biology, informatics fields, and/or bioethics is an asset
  • Works well in a team
  • Meticulous
  • Fluent in English and working knowledge of French

Hourly Salary:
$20.00

  • Hours per Week:
  • 16 (Part time)
  • Location:
  • Penfield 740
  • Supervisor:
  • Assistant Professor (Research)
  • Position Start Date:
  • 05/10/2021
  • Position End Date:
  • 12/31/2021
  • Deadline to Apply:
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