Casual Research Assistant

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Position Summary:

• Conducting literature reviews:

  • To identify systemic barriers that lead to the underrepresentation of racialized individuals; African, Caribbean and Black individuals; Indigenous peoples; persons with disabilities; Women; and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals within disciplines related to the D2R initiative, as well a mitigation strategies that have had demonstrable efficiency.

  • To identify promising scientific research areas in the D2R space that would advance EDI more generally (e.g. the Diversity Monitor that established that 95% of Genome-Wide Associated Studies (GWAS) databases were based on genomes of European ancestry). 

• Collecting and analyzing non-traditional publications (e.g., commentaries, newspapers, organizational reports, social media, blogs), or in other sectors to identify systemic barriers of underrepresented groups.

• Assisting and conducting focus groups, surveys, and one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders in the development of the EDI Action Plan.

• Assisting and conducting outreach to existing associations within McGill or partner institutions, community associations, and consideration of results of previous engagement activities conducted by McGill to identify barriers and potential solutions.

• Assisting with other tasks as required in the development of the EDI Action Plan.

Qualifications:

• A strong interest in topics and matters related EDI.

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• Ability to extract and summarize relevant information.

• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Effective project management skills.

• Highly developed teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Knowledge of French is highly desirable.

• Preference will be given to candidates pursuing graduate studies in areas related to D2R (e.g. genomics, ethics, law, social sciences) with a focus on EDI.

Please attach a cover letters, CV and transcripts.

Hourly Salary:

$25.00

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-01-15

Position End Date:

2025-01-15

Deadline to Apply:

2024-01-28

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .