TITLE

Student Research Assistant

Job Description

Dr. Zanazanian is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work explores historical consciousness and the ways in which people construct, interpret, and use historical knowledge to make sense of the world around them. The project brings together four different practitioner areas, with four co-principal investigators contributing perspectives from different disciplines.

We are currently seeking four Research Assistants, with one RA connected to each of the following areas:

Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Community Development
Performing Arts

He is looking to recruit 4 research assistants (RA) to work on a large-scale interdisciplinary research project. The anticipated responsibilities are subject to change but would broadly be:

Conducting literature reviews related to your assigned disciplinary area
Identifying and organizing relevant academic literature
Reviewing and editing literature reviews
Helping synthesize research across disciplines
Participating in research meetings and discussions
Attending library and research-methods workshops
Contributing to the development of interdisciplinary research materials

Please note that 1 in-person meeting of 2-3 hours is required weekly. Currently the suggested time is Fridays from 3-4pm.

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for students who want experience with large-scale, interdisciplinary research and who are interested in seeing how knowledge is constructed differently across professional and academic fields.

All students are welcome to apply (keep in mind the targeted disciplines).

You do not need to be studying Education or History. We are specifically looking for students whose academic, professional, or research experiences connect them to one of the four practitioner areas:

Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Community Development
Performing Arts

In your cover letter, please clearly indicate:

Which of the four fields you are connected to
How you are connected to that field (for example, through your program of study, professional experience, research, clinical experience, community involvement, or another relevant connection)
Why you are interested in participating in an interdisciplinary research project
Any relevant experience you have with research, literature reviews, academic writing, or working across disciplines

Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, language skills)

Connection to one of the four practitioner areas (Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts).
Strong English language skills as the position requires frequent writing tasks.

Education/experience requirement

Graduate student

Additional qualifying skills and abilities

Experience with academic research, research writing, literature reviews

Appointment dates

September 30, 2026 - December 15, 2026

Hourly Rate

$22.00/hour

Schedule/Hours per week

5 hours/week (part-time)

Immediate Supervisor

Prof. Paul Zanazanian

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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

$22.00

Hours per Week

5 (Part time)

Location

Education Building

Supervisor

Associate Professor

Position Start Date

2026-09-30

Position End Date

2026-12-15

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-04

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.