McGill University
ResearchAssistant2
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“Research Assistant 2 at McGill University. Support evaluation of PROMs. Contribute to systematic identification”
Industry & Context.
Analysis and problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MSc in a related field, Bilingual (English, French), Excellent knowledge of psychometrics in measurement, Behavioral and or psychosocial intervention implementation in clinical contexts
What You'll Do.
Support evaluation of PROMs
Contribute to systematic identification
Methodological appraisal
Synthesis of evidence
Apply COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist
Assist in rating measurement properties
Participate in reviewer discussions
Support qualitative or quantitative synthesis
Assist in grading quality of evidence
Contribute to summary tables
Assist with preparation of protocol sections
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participate in reviewer discussions; Teamwork
Communication Scope
English communication
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** ### Our research team specializes in research focused on the organization of cancer care, patient-centered interventions and community partnerships that promote quality and proximity of care. ### ### We have recently received Movember funding one new exciting projects. We are now looking for an experienced Research Assistant 2. ### **_Summary of role and responsibilities_** ### ### The Research Assistant (RA) will support the evaluation of selected Patient‑Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) using the COSMIN (Consensus‑based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments) methodology. The RA will contribute to systematic identification, data extraction, methodological appraisal, and synthesis of evidence related to the measurement properties of PROMs. ### ### COSMIN Methodological Quality Assessment: * ### Apply the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist to evaluate the methodological quality of included studies * ### Assist in rating measurement properties (e.g., sufficient, insufficient, indeterminate) following COSMIN criteria * ### Participate in reviewer discussions to resolve discrepancies and ensure consistency ### ### Evidence Synthesis and Reporting: * ### Support qualitative or quantitative synthesis of evidence across measurement properties * ### Assist in grading the quality of evidence (e.g., modified GRADE approach per COSMIN guidance) * ### Contribute to summary tables, evidence profiles, and PROM comparison matrices ### ### Documentation and Quality Assurance:
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