Current Postings

See below for full descriptions of the following current postings:

  • Bachelor of Health Science students

Bachelor of Health Science Students

We are looking to offer Honours Health Sciences Program (BHSc) students a valuable experience in clinical research with the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The team’s  goal is to improve the well-being of pregnant people, with a focus on prematurity.

Working with the team provides an excellent opportunity for students to acquire and develop clinical research skills in a dynamic research environment. First and 2nd year students preferred, who often then do 3rd year course projects and theses. With a focus on research studies on pregnant women, the position offers career-related experience, which would be highly beneficial to those students who would be interested in a career in research or health care.

To learn more about the team’s work, visit: https://forwomensandinfantshealth.com/

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform literature searches using OVID with MEDLINE, EMBASE.
  • Input and maintain databases
  • Conduct preliminary, basic analyses and summarize data
  • Assist with obtaining information for use in the development of presentations, scientific papers, and reports.
  • Participate in exciting international RCT on steroids in pregnancy
  • Some weekend availability

How to Apply:

Interested Honours Health Sciences Program (BHSc) students are encouraged to join our team initially as a volunteer. To apply, please email (Subject Line: “Volunteer Student Clinical Research Position”) your letter telling us about yourself, why you are interested and your career goals.

Please also include each of the following (only complete applications will be considered):

  1. curriculum vitae,
  2. transcripts (including high school and/or unofficial current term if no formal grades)
  3. 3 references of paid positions, or if not applicable then volunteer positions (names, titles, organizations, both email and telephone #)
  4. within your email, please include:
    1. your program and year
    2. description of any research experience, which professor you worked with in which department and at which university, detailing tasks for which you were solely responsible
    3. your confirmation you will commit 10-15 hours per week to volunteering with our team
    4. if you already have CITI Program completed training, please send your certificates for: 1) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and 2) Health Canada Division 5 – Drugs For Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects

to:

Dr. Sarah McDonald
Professor
Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radiology, and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
McMaster University
c/o
Ms. Leah Macdonald
lmacdon@mcmaster.ca

We thank all applicants, only those selected for interview will be contacted. There is no deadline by which to apply as we will always consider volunteers who may contribute to and benefit from new or ongoing team projects.