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). Job Description: This position is part of a SSHRC-funded Partnership Grant to address sexual violence on university campuses across Canada and internationally under the supervision of Professor Shaheen Shariff. The Research Associate will be responsible for writing the SSHRC Final Report and other reporting documents to help the Project Director, Professor Shaheen Shariff, in closing the grant. The Research Associate will also provide assistance with administrative duties, such as communicating with project partners. The Research Associate will support the iMPACTS team in knowledge mobilization and provide mentorship to undergraduate and graduate student researchers. Lastly, the Research Associate will assist on other iMPACTS-related tasks, as needed Required qualifications: The applicant should have a Doctoral degree in: PhD in education, sociology, psychology, gender/feminist studies, or a related field. At least 5 years of research experience at a university or post-secondary institution. Grant coordination, development, and submission (e.g., funding and ethics applications). Experience editing on team publication projects, and writing and publishing their own work in peer-reviewed academic journals, books, etc. Develop and implement original research projects within the field of sexual violence. Ability to conceptualize and mobilize new research projects with partners, co-investigators, and collaborators as opportunities arise. Knowledge of qualitative methods and qualitative analysis. Strong leadership, mentorship, and supervision abilities. Project management experience, and ability to coordinate with a principal investigator and project administrator on hiring research assistants and overseeing project milestones. Able to work collaboratively with a team of peers and high-profile academics and partners. Additional qualifying skills and abilities: Experience with quantitative methods and quantitative analysis. Knowledge of Lime Survey, SPSS, NVIVO, and other similar software. Pedagogical experience, such as developing educational materials, teaching university-level courses, facilitating workshops, and mentoring students. Knowledge mobilization experience, such as conference presentations, op-eds, media interviews, community-based programs, etc. Experience working in educational settings and community organizations. Experience editing and publishing non-academic reports Advocacy work, especially related to supporting victims/survivors of sexual violence. Familiarity with Canadian law and policy (and university sexual violence policies), an asset. Fluency in French, an asset. Other information: -Contract start and end dates: June 1 - December 31, 2025 -Status: Part-time, 2 hours per week -Immediate Supervisor: Professor Shaheen Shariff -Posting period: 5 working days This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement. Hourly Salary: $35.69 Hours per Week: 2 (Part time) Location: Education Building Supervisor: Professor Position Start Date: 2025-06-01 Position End Date: 2025-12-31 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. 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