Research Assistant

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Position Summary:

The successful candidate will work primarily on the following sections of the project.

Data analysis: In conjunction with Dr. Deborah Maia de Lima and Dr. Claudia Mitchell, the candidate will :

1) Transcribe and translate interviews conducted in English, French and Spanish into English (Current state of the research);

2) Assist with thematic analysis and report on qualitative interviews;

3) Participate in team meetings;

4) Assist in organizing the project website (https://dancingwiththeland.ca/ )

5) Give language support (English, French and/or Spanish) for writing reports and articles.

The successful candidate will be able to transcribe and translate interviews and photovoice sessions. Assist and launch the project website. Analyze qualitative data in thematic analysis. Assist writing articles.

Artistic visual production - assist in the initial phase of the production of a 20-minutes multimedia “digital dialogue” tool (short film with the results of the research).

He/she/they will work in person directly with the research leader during the working hours.

Qualifications:
- In pursuit of a Ph.D. in Education, Indigenous studies, or a relevant discipline.

- Interest in conducting research in areas related to Indigenous peoples and the interface of land/body-dance and intergeneration, particularly from a trans-continental perspective.

- Expertise on Qualitative Methods, particularly in thematic analysis Knowledge of English and French. Spanish is an asset.

- Availability for presential meetings.

- Ability to use cloud platforms, websites, Word and Excel.

- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills along with a high degree of attention to detail.

- Canadian Citizen, Permanent Residency, or possess a valid Study Permit for Canada

Please send a letter of interest , a complete CV including a publication list , and complete contact information for at least 3 academic references, by 10/06/2025. The submission should be made via workday.

Indicate in your letter of interest any related expertise to qualitative and participatory visual methods, data gathering, relation with Indigenous communities, team management, Latin languages comprehension, and how these fit with the job responsibilities and preferred qualification for this position

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:

$25.00

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Education Building

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-07-14

Position End Date:

2025-11-28

Deadline to Apply:

2025-07-17

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 .