Student Research Assistant
CAD 25
Key Skills
Job Description
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Hiring Unit:
School of Physical & Occupational Therapy
Start Date: Sept. 1st. 2026;
End Date: Oct. 30, 2026;
Number of Work Hours per Week: 5 hrs.;
Hourly Rate: 25 CAD.
Position Summary:
-conducting literature review
-finalizing study material (study flyers etc.)
-supporting PI in preparing results for presentation and/or publication
( reference lists, tables, editing, paragraph writing)
-other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Currently: Master of Education student (Educational Psychology, McGill)
-Completed: BA in Psychology
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
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.
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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].
Core Responsibilities
The research assistant will conduct literature reviews and finalize study materials such as flyers. They will also support the principal investigator in preparing results for presentation or publication through editing and data organization.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master of Education program in Educational Psychology at McGill University and hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work on-site in Quebec.
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