CUPE - Research Assistant - Fall2026 - David Hung - 16h

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature searches and reviews in English and French
• Summarizing and synthesizing academic articles
• Organizing references and maintaining a bibliographic database
• Supporting other research tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Strong reading and writing skills in both French and English (essential)
• Experience conducting academic literature reviews
• Familiarity with academic databases (ERIC, Google Scholar, Érudit)
• Background or interest in mathematics education or teacher education (an asset)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Preference will be given to candidates currently enrolled in a doctoral program or holding a PhD. Strong master's students are also encouraged to apply.

Details

Hours: 16 hours in total

Duration: October 19 to November 6, 2026 (negotiable). There may be opportunities for further work on related research projects.

Location: primarily remote, with the possibility of occasional meetings on campus

To Apply

Submit your CV and a brief statement of interest (maximum one page, in French or English)

Additional Information

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.

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