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Auxiliaire de recherche étudiant(e)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Part-time
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- Part-time
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- 5 hours/week
- Posting language
- English · French
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We are currently seeking four Research Assistants, with one RA connected to each of the following areas: Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts.
He is looking to recruit 4 research assistants (RA) to work on a large-scale
interdisciplinary research project. The anticipated responsibilities are subject to change but would broadly be:
- Conducting literature reviews related to your assigned disciplinary area
- Identifying and organizing relevant academic literature
- Reviewing and editing literature reviews
- Helping synthesize research across disciplines
- Participating in research meetings and discussions
- Attending library and research-methods workshops
- Contributing to the development of interdisciplinary research materials
Please note that 1 in-person meeting of 2-3 hours is required weekly. Currently the suggested time is Fridays from 3-4pm.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for students who want experience with largescale, interdisciplinary research and who are interested in seeing how knowledge is constructed differently across professional and academic fields.
All students are welcome to apply (keep in mind the targeted disciplines).
You do not need to be studying Education or History. We are specifically looking for students whose academic, professional, or research experiences connect them to one of the four practitioner areas: Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts.
In Your Cover Letter, Please Clearly Indicate
- Which of the four fields you are connected to
- How you are connected to that field (for example, through your program of
study, professional experience, research, clinical experience, community
involvement, or another relevant connection)
- Why you are interested in participating in an interdisciplinary research project
- Any relevant experience you have with research, literature reviews, academic
writing, or working across disciplines
Qualifications Required (skills And Abilities, Language Skills)
- Connection to one of the four practitioner areas (Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts). Strong English language skills as the position requires frequent writing tasks.
Education/experience requirement: Graduate student
Additional qualifying skills and abilities: Experience with academic research, research
writing, literature reviews
Immediate Supervisor: Prof. Paul Zanazanian
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Salaire Horaire
$22.00
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Job Description
Dr. Zanazanian is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work explores historical consciousness and the ways in which people construct, interpret, and use historical knowledge to make sense of the world around them. The project brings together four different practitioner areas, with four co-principal investigators contributing perspectives from different disciplines.
We are currently seeking four Research Assistants, with one RA connected to each of the following areas: Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts.
He is looking to recruit 4 research assistants (RA) to work on a large-scale
interdisciplinary research project. The anticipated responsibilities are subject to change but would broadly be:
- Conducting literature reviews related to your assigned disciplinary area
- Identifying and organizing relevant academic literature
- Reviewing and editing literature reviews
- Helping synthesize research across disciplines
- Participating in research meetings and discussions
- Attending library and research-methods workshops
- Contributing to the development of interdisciplinary research materials
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for students who want experience with largescale, interdisciplinary research and who are interested in seeing how knowledge is constructed differently across professional and academic fields.
All students are welcome to apply (keep in mind the targeted disciplines).
You do not need to be studying Education or History. We are specifically looking for students whose academic, professional, or research experiences connect them to one of the four practitioner areas: Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts.
In Your Cover Letter, Please Clearly Indicate
- Which of the four fields you are connected to
- How you are connected to that field (for example, through your program of
involvement, or another relevant connection)
- Why you are interested in participating in an interdisciplinary research project
- Any relevant experience you have with research, literature reviews, academic
Qualifications Required (skills And Abilities, Language Skills)
- Connection to one of the four practitioner areas (Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts). Strong English language skills as the position requires frequent writing tasks.
Additional qualifying skills and abilities: Experience with academic research, research
writing, literature reviews
Appointment dates: September 30, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour
Schedule/Hours per week: 5 hours/week (part-time)
Immediate Supervisor: Prof. Paul Zanazanian
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Salaire Horaire
$22.00
Heures Par Semaine
5 (Temps partiel)
Lieu
Pavillon des sciences de l’éducation
Superviseur
Professeur agrégé
Date De Début De L’emploi
2026-09-30
Date De Fin De L’emploi
2026-12-15
Date Limite Pour Postuler
2026-10-04
Ce poste est couvert par la convention collective de l’Association des employés de recherche de l’Université McGill (AMURE).
L’Université McGill recrute sur la base du mérite et s’est fermement engagée à promouvoir et instaurer l’équité et la diversité au sein de sa communauté. Nous accueillons favorablement les demandes d’emploi des personnes racisées et de minorités visibles, des femmes, des personnes autochtones, des personnes handicapées, des minorités ethniques, des personnes de toute orientation et identité sexuelles, ainsi que toute personne possédant les aptitudes et les connaissances lui permettant de travailler en collaboration avec diverses communautés. L’Université McGill met en œuvre un programme d’équité en matière d’emploi et invite les membres des groupes visés à indiquer leur appartenance à ces derniers dans leur dossier de candidature. Les personnes handicapées qui pourraient avoir besoin d’accommodements à n’importe quelle étape du processus de candidature sont invitées à communiquer en toute confidentialité, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and organize literature reviews in the assigned practitioner area, and review and edit literature review materials. Synthesize research across disciplines, participate in research meetings, attend library and research-methods workshops, and help develop interdisciplinary research materials.
Requirements
Applicants must be graduate students with an academic, professional, research, clinical, or community connection to gastroenterology/emergency room medicine, clinical psychology, community development, or performing arts. Strong English skills are required, and experience with academic research, research writing, or literature reviews is an additional qualification.
Skills
- Academic Research
- Literature Reviews
- Academic Writing
- Research Writing
- Literature Organization
- Editing
- Research Synthesis
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- English Communication
- Research Methods
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Hiring contact
Paul Zanazanian
Categories
- Science & Research
- Education
- Healthcare
- Creative & Media
- Social Services
Keywords
- Research Assistant
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Historical Consciousness
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Room Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Development
- Performing Arts
- Academic Research
- Literature Reviews
- Academic Literature
- Research Writing
- Academic Writing
- Research Synthesis
- Research Methods
- Library Workshops
- Research Meetings
- Graduate Student
- English Communication
- McGill University