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Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a research project in sustainable operations management.
The position will involve designing and administering surveys and conducting semi-structured interviews with industry professionals, including purchasing managers, sustainability managers, and representatives of buying brands and supplier firms. The Research Assistant will work closely with the principal investigator throughout the study.
The ideal candidate will combine research discipline with persistence and tact in external outreach. Because participant recruitment is central to the project, the successful applicant should be comfortable contacting professionals, following up respectfully, and building relationships with industry associations and firms.
Qualifications:
Current or recent graduate student in management, sustainability, economics, sociology, or a related discipline.
Prior experience with surveys, interviews, qualitative research is ideal.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professionalism and confidence in communicating with managers and industry participants.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain research records.
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.
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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
- Current or recent graduate student in management, sustainability, economics, sociology, or related discipline
- Comfortable contacting professionals, following up respectfully, and building relationships with industry associations and firms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism and confidence in communicating with managers and industry participants
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain research records
- Authorization to work in Canada and willingness to work in the province of Quebec at the campus location
- English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Prior experience with surveys, interviews, and qualitative research
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.
