Research Assistant
About The Position
Research assistant needed to coordinate a research project of the Centre de recherche sur le futur des villes - CNRS-INEE Urbiodiv. The role involves supporting a research project, with activities including literature review, publication support, copywriting, critical summaries, assistance in planning and coordinating conferences and workshops, and support in developing grant applications. The academic year runs from September 1 to August 31. Undergraduate students will be paid at a lower rate, while graduate students will be paid at a higher rate. These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay and will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified, with retroactivity paid after ratification. The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual university in the world, located in Canada's capital, and is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and providing an accessible, barrier-free work environment.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills in both French and English, written and spoken, are required.
- Candidates must be PhD students in social sciences or geography.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates should demonstrate an interest toward the topic of urban studies.
- Research experience in this field is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Literature review
- Publication support and copywriting
- Critical summaries
- Assistance in planning, organizing and coordinating conferences and workshops
- Support in developing grant applications
Benefits
- competitive salary
- defined benefit pension plan
- group insurance coverage
- employee and family assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
