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Research Assistant

University of Ottawa logoUniversity of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Deadline: 2026/11/03
Posted: Oct 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Conduct literature syntheses and manage references using Endnote.
Apply quantitative (SPSS, Stata) and qualitative (interviews, NVivo) research methods for data collection and analysis.
Manage project timelines and facilitate team calibration for a project on social citizenship and skilled migration.

Details

Reference

JR40376

Salary & Funding

$33.83 or $53.31 per hour (depending on student status), plus vacation and statutory pay.

Duration

January 15, 2027 to April 30, 2027 (approx. 3.5 months, 120 total hours)

Eligibility

Doctoral studies in sociology or a related discipline.
Proficiency in English writing.
Ability to commit to the project for a minimum of 2 years.

Next Steps

1
Submit application through the University of Ottawa's career portal.
2
Understand that the hiring process is governed by the CUPE 2626 collective agreement.
3
Notify the university of any adaptive measures required for the selection process.

Opportunity Overview

Research Assistant

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Facult des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit:

School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies_Elke Winter_JM

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/21

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

2026/11/03

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:

January 15, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

120

Hourly Rate:

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

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

Method of Delivery:

N/A

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of Work:

Lead student researcher for a project on social citizenship and skilled migration. Assistance is needed for literature syntheses, Endnote reference management software, research ethics, quantitative (statistical analysis, e.g. SPSS, Stata) and qualitative research design (semi-structured interviews, NVivo-assisted analysis), data collection, and analysis, as well as for project management and team calibration.

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral studies in sociology or related discipline
  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Excellent writing skills in English are a MUST
  • Knowledge of German and French are assets.
  • Student must be able to commit to staying on the project for a minimum of 2 years.

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, 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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