Assistant professor Adelina Artenie is seeking a full-time Research Agent to contribute to a program of research on the epidemiology and prevention of HIV, hepatitis C infection and overdose among people who inject drugs.

Responsibilities  

The research Agent will lead one or more projects focused on these topics: 

• Potential projects include analyzing cohort or routine programmatic/administrative data to estimate HIV/HCV incidence trends and associated risk and protective factors for acquisition risk
• Synthesizing global estimates of HIV incidence, and examining associations between structural risk fac-tors and HIV/HCV outcomes (e.g., testing, infection status, uptake/adherence to treatment).
• There is scope to pursue research focused on Canada, in low- and middle-income countries and global-ly. 
• The research Agent will take a lead role in analysing data, drafting publications, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences. 
• Mentorship and support will be provided by Dr Artenie as well as a broad network of local, national and international collaborators. The position offers opportunities to contribute to timely and policy-relevant re-search questions, and to collaborate on other research projects and teams including global systematic reviews

Qualifications 

• MSc in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or equivalent quantitative discipline
• Proficiency in analysing data from observational studies and in using a statistical software (eg, R, Stata) 
• Previous research experience in a related area and demonstrated ability to publish in scientific journals
• Strong ability to work independently and think critically
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks, find effective solutions to identified problems, multi-task and effective-ly manage short- and medium-term deadlines;
• Excellent ability to work independently and as part of a team;

What we offer

• Full time, 35 hours per week, daytime, Monday to Friday
• Duration: the initial appointment will be for one year, with possibility of extension
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• 20 days of vacation per year after one year
• 13 statutory holidays
• 9.6 cash-convertible sick days
• Non-unionized position
• Pension plan (RREGOP) from the first day of employment
• Group insurance

To apply for this position

Interested candidates should email their CV, a brief cover letter addressing the above criteria and at least two
names of potential referees to: 
 adelina.artenie@umontreal.ca

It is "essential" to attach your CV for your application to be considered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The CRCHUM invites women, Aboriginals, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to apply. The CRCHUM adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws. 

The CRCHUM thus encourages all people, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent resident.