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Research Assistant

University of Ottawa logoUniversity of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Posted: Oct 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Analyze survey data to understand intergroup relations and resident perspectives.
Compile census data and analyze interviews to provide insights into identity and belonging.
Apply a strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods to project tasks.

Details

Reference

JR40337

Salary & Funding

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 or/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027) - Undergraduate students paid lower rate, graduate students paid higher rate. Rates do not include vacation or statutory pay.

Duration

January 04, 2027 to April 30, 2027 (approx. 4 months)

Contact Info

Academic unit (for accommodation needs) or refer to CUPE 2626 collective agreement for hiring process governance.

Eligibility

Must be a student (undergraduate or graduate) eligible for a research assistant position.
Solid knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods.
Knowledge of literature on identity and sense of belonging among minority groups.

Next Steps

1
Submit application through the University of Ottawa's career portal.
2
Be prepared to complete mandatory legislated training offered by the University.
3
Notify the hiring team of any particular adaptive measures required during the selection process.
4
The hiring process will be governed by the CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: 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:

cole d' tudes politiques_Luc Turgeon_JM

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Course Title:

N/A

Course Code:

N/A

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/20

Applications must be received

BEFORE

(YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/02

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

Expected Enrolment:

N/A

Work Start Date:

January 04, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

153

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 or/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, Fran ais | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of Work:

We are looking for a research assistant to work on a research project examining intergroup relations in a Montreal neighborhood. The project will explore issues related to intergroup attitudes and sense of identity and belonging. The student will be responsible, among other tasks, for analyzing survey data, compiling census data, and analyzing interviews with neighborhood residents.

Qualifications:

A solid knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as the literature on identity and a sense of belonging among minority groups.