Research Assistant 2

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Budynek, Aleksandrów, Piotrkowski, Łódzkie, POL
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35-35 Hourly
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The Role
Serve as lead writer for a research report on Indigenous traditional food systems in Canada and Mexico. Develop search strategies and review protocols, conduct literature and grey literature reviews, synthesize and analyze qualitative or mixed-methods data, ensure compliance with Commission for Environmental Cooperation requirements, and manage timelines while collaborating with the project lead and research team.
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Position Summary:

Serve as lead writer for the research report; develop search strategies and review protocols; conduct literature and grey literature reviews; synthesize and analyze data; ensure CEC compliance; and collaborate closely with the project lead and team.

The Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE), with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), is developing a report on the Resilience of Indigenous Peoples’ Traditional Food Systems in Canada an Mexico.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in a relevant field; experience with literature reviews and synthesis; strong English writing skills; Spanish an asset; interest in Indigenous food systems; familiarity with qualitative or mixed methods; ability to manage timelines.

Projected start date:

October 12, 2026

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must 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:

$34.65

Hours per Week:

14 (Part time)

Location:

C.I.N.E. Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-01

Position End Date:

2027-01-29

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-12

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, [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Experience with literature reviews and synthesis
  • Strong English writing skills
  • Interest in Indigenous food systems
  • Familiarity with qualitative or mixed methods
  • Ability to manage timelines
  • Authorization to work in Canada
  • Willingness to work in Quebec at the position's campus
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HQ: Montreal
Year Founded: 1821

What We Do

McGill University is a public research university with extensive research activities across various engineering disciplines, including civil and materials engineering, focusing on areas like construction materials and advanced manufacturing.

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