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Research Assistant (Graduate Student)

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Montréal

Requirements

  • Interethnic Relationships Project (SSHRC) Graduate Student Research Assistant:
  • Participate in Montreal and pan-Canadian research team meetings to coordinate efforts, receive guidance, training and feedback
  • Participate in analysis of individual interview data from immigrant and settlement agency participants
  • Participate in literature reviews related to different avenues of analysis
  • Participate in conducting and analyzing focus group discussions with different stakeholder groups
  • Contribute to writing of articles and preparing presentations for academic conferences
  • Plan for reporting back to different stakeholder groups
  • Other research activities related to this project as they arise

Responsibilities

  • Participate in Montreal and pan-Canadian research team meetings to coordinate efforts, receive guidance, training and feedback
  • Participate in analysis of individual interview data from immigrant and settlement agency participants
  • Participate in literature reviews related to different avenues of analysis
  • Participate in conducting and analyzing focus group discussions with different stakeholder groups
  • Contribute to writing of articles and preparing presentations for academic conferences
  • Plan for reporting back to different stakeholder groups
  • Other research activities related to this project as they arise

FAQs

What is the hourly wage for the Research Assistant position?

The hourly wage for the Research Assistant position is $30.00.

How many hours per week is this position?

This position is part-time, with a requirement of 10 hours per week.

What is the duration of the employment for this position?

The employment period begins on September 30, 2024, and ends on August 31, 2026.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at 550, rue Sherbrooke, Montreal.

Who will be supervising the Research Assistant?

The Research Assistant will be supervised by a Professor.

When is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline for this position is October 31, 2024.

Are there opportunities for publication and presentations in this role?

Yes, the Research Assistant will contribute to writing articles and preparing presentations for academic conferences.

Is this position open to all candidates?

The position is open to all candidates, with a strong encouragement for applications from underrepresented groups as part of McGill’s commitment to equity and diversity.

What should active McGill employees do to apply?

Active McGill employees should not apply through the career site; instead, they should log into their McGill Workday account and use the Find Jobs report to apply.

What types of research activities will the Research Assistant participate in?

The Research Assistant will participate in meetings, data analysis, literature reviews, focus group discussions, writing articles, and planning reports for various stakeholder groups.

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