Research Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current doctoral student in Sociology or Feminist and Gender Studies
• Demonstrated expertise in Institutional Ethnography
• Proven experience preparing successful funding applications, grant proposals, or advocacy materials for academic, community, or non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and cultivating collaborative relationships with stakeholders in academic, community, or media settings.
• Established knowledge of, and networks within, the University of Ottawa and/or the broader Ottawa research community.
• Familiarity with podcasting, digital media production, or knowledge mobilization initiatives.
• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and synthesize information into concise and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential sources of funding to support the continued development of the Doing Social Research website and podcast, including internal University of Ottawa funding opportunities, Faculty of Social Sciences initiatives, and external grants or sponsorship opportunities.
• Investigate potential collaborative partnerships with podcast networks, media organizations, and other relevant knowledge mobilization platforms that could provide technical, editorial, or promotional support.
• Prepare a concise report summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Develop website content related to qualitative research methods, with particular emphasis on Institutional Ethnography and qualitative interviewing.
• Review existing website content to suggest improvements to organization, formatting, and accessibility and to provide recommendations for future content.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• defined benefit pension plan
• group insurance coverage
• employee and family assistance program