Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: As a Research Assistant 2, the incumbent will: Conduct online research about Black community organizations and prepare reports Work with Principal Investigator and team to develop relevant system for presenting research data Assist with analysis of interview data Assist with analysis of archival data Attend local and national team meetings (virtual) Communicate with team leads and RAs at other national sites Opportunity to assist the Principal Investigator and national research team to prepare interim presentations and reports on emerging findings across sites Opportunity to assist with the preparation and presentation of conference papers, and preparation of papers for publication, with co-authorship opportunities Qualifications Required: Strong knowledge of theoretical and methodological frameworks of Black radical tradition/thought and/or decolonial thought and/or Critical Theory/Critical Race Theory Excellent written, communication, organizational, and collaboration/teamwork skills Awareness of community-based and participatory research methodologies. Experience in such projects or working with Black communities an asset Experience using NVivo qualitative analysis software an asset Education/experience requirements: Master's degree Planned dates of appointment: June 1 - December 20, 2025 Work schedule: 6 hours per week Status: Part-time Hourly rate: $31.44/hr (as of June 1, 2025) Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Philip 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: $31.44 Hours per Week: 6 (Part time) Location: Education Building Supervisor: Associate Professor Position Start Date: 2025-06-01 Position End Date: 2025-12-20 Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-08 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
