McGill University
Student Research Assistant
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The Research Assistant will:
- Work with Principal Investigator and team to develop relevant system for presenting research data
- Work with graduate RA to prepare infographics or other community-facing knowledge mobilization materials
- Assist with preparations for knowledge mobilization events and activities.
- Be present at knowledge mobilization events to support
- Conduct copyright search for images for project website and identify suitable images
- Attend team meetings (virtual)
- Communicate with other RAs
- Possibility to assist with research interviews
- Possible preparation of social media and other materials for online presentation
Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills):
- Experience working in Black Studies and on Black Studies research and research involving Black communities mandatory
- Excellent written, communication, organizational, and collaboration/teamwork skills
- Experience in such projects or working with Black communities an asset
- Bilingual (French-English) an asset
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Education/experience requirements
Undergraduate student
Appointment dates: July 13, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Schedule/Hours per week: 10 hours
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Philip S.S. Howard
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.
Hourly Salary: $20.00
Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
Location: Education Building
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Position Start Date: 2026-07-13
Position End Date: 2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply: 2026-07-15
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.
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