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Research Assistant - Music Transcription Research

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Research Assistant - Music Transcription Research

University of Ottawa logoUniversity of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Deadline: 2026/10/09
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Perform detailed music transcription tasks using specialized software.
Contribute to musicological research through accurate transcription and data preparation.
Collaborate with faculty on research projects requiring musical notation expertise.

Details

Reference

JR39382

Salary & Funding

$33.83 or $53.31 per hour (depending on student status)

Duration

October 08, 2026 to March 26, 2027 (approx. 130 hours)

Contact Info

Jada Watson (Supervisor)

Eligibility

Must be a doctoral student in Music.
Demonstrated experience with music transcription.
Proficiency in using MuseScore and Sibelius.

Next Steps

1
Submit application by the deadline.
2
Negotiate and sign a description of work with the supervising professor if selected.

Opportunity Overview

Research assistant - Music Transcription Research

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Facult des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit:

DHN Digital Cultures / Cultures num riques_ST

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Supervisor name (if known):

Jada Watson

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/25

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/09

Description of tasks (hours):

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Recherche / Research:0 Pr paration / Preparation:0 Contact avec tudiants / Contact with Students:0 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:0 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Work Start Date:

October 08, 2026

Work End Date:

March 26, 2027

Total Work Hours:

130

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

  • Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate.
  • Graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.
  • These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery:

In Person

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

  • Must have demonstrated experience with music transcription.
  • Must have experience using MuseScore and Sibelius.
  • Must be a doctoral student in Music.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law.

If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

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