Research Assistant

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant (CUPE) to conduct a literature review on South Korean social policies. The work includes identifying key actors, ministries and budgets, and analyzing debates around aging populations.

Requirements include advanced written Korean and a graduate degree in political science. The position runs from Sept 21, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026 at the Main Campus, with pay rates of 32.84 or 51.75 CAD per hour, depending on student status.

Qualifications

• Advanced written Korean comprehension demonstrated in academic work.
• Graduate-level understanding of political science concepts and debates.

Responsibilities

• Literature review of Korean social policies since 1992.
• Identify actors, ministries, budgets and policy contexts.
• Analyze aging-related policy debates and responses in Korea.

Skills

Korean proficiency (written)

Political science knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences Unit: École d'études politiques_André Laliberté_JM Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: N/A Course Code: N/A Section: Supervisor name (if known): Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/01 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/15 Description of tasks (hours): Unless specified below, 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.

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: N/A Work Start Date: September 21, 2026 Work End Date: December 18, 2026 Total Work Hours: 130 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $32.84 ou/or $51.75 (Sept. 2025 - Aug. 2026) The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31. Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate. These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay. These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work: Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

Nature du travail: Recension de ce qui a été écrit depuis 1992 sur les politiques sociales sud-coréennes. Cette recension comprendra deux parties: 1) les acteurs en matière de politiques sociales : quels sont les ministères et agences pertinentes, leur budget, etc. 2) l’enjeu du vieillissement de la population et les politiques qui ont été débattues en Corée du Sud pour y répondre.

Qualifications

Le candidat.e doit obligatoirement démontrer une compétence avancée au niveau de la compréhension du coréen écrit et détenir une maitrise en science politique.

Additional Information and/or Comments

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. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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