Student Research Assistant at McGill University

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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

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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .