Research Assistant

Nature of Work

Support for the knowledge mobilization team of the political dictionary of the municipal scene.

Preparation of visuals as part of a knowledge mobilization project.

Qualifications

Doctoral student

Position Details

Location: Main Campus

Work Start Date: October 13, 2026

Work End Date: November 27, 2026

Total Work Hours: 45

Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit: École d'études politiques_Anne Mevellec_JM

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)

Number of positions: 1

Application Deadline: October 7, 2026

Compensation

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; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Language of Work

Français | French

Additional Information

Unless specified above, 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.

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