Research Assistant – Social Responsibility

Position Summary:

A Research Assistant is needed for a faculty-wide project focusing on social responsibility in working with Indigenous communities.   

Research Assistant will assist in the following research tasks:

• Conducting literature reviews

• Transcribing conversations and discussions carried out as part of the consultative process with Indigenous communities and other research teams

• Setting up team meetings and note taking

• Assisting with the organizing of knowledge mobilization activities

• Sharing ideas and experience about research with Indigenous Communities during meetings

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled Graduate Student at McGill University

• Background in education, sociology, gender studies or a related discipline, with knowledge of the issues facing Indigenous communities in Canada

• Interest in organizing knowledge mobilization activities

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Indigenous students are especially encouraged to apply.

Hourly Salary:

$20.00

Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Location:

Education Building

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

11/01/2021

Position End Date:

09/30/2022

Deadline to Apply:

11/27/2021

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] .