Research Assistant/Assistant de recherche - VMF SSHRC260

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Chancellor, Bury; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Montreal is seeking a JD/BCL candidate to assist a professor on a project exploring faculty governance and fiduciary duties of university administrators. You will prepare bibliographies, literature reviews, case briefs, and perform statutory reviews, citation checking, and copy-editing.

The position is part-time, with responsibilities including photocopying and mailing, under the supervision of an Associate Professor.

Qualifications

• JD/BCL candidate in Year 2 or above.
• Ideally, should be taking or have taken Business Associations or a related course.
• Good organizational skills and copy-editorial knowledge.
• Prior coursework in or knowledge of political or legal theory and philosophy, theology or religious studies, and/or history is desirable.
• Other languages (especially French, German, Latin, Spanish, Italian) also valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professor with research and related duties on governance and fiduciary duties of university administrators.
• Prepare critical bibliographies and literature reviews, case briefs, and statutory reviews.
• Perform citation checking and copy-editing tasks.
• Handle photocopying and mailing duties as needed.

Skills

JD/BCL candidate

Business Associations

Copy-editing

Legal theory / philosophy / history

Other languages (French, German, Latin

Education

JD/BCL candidate

Job description

Job Description

Assisting the professor with research and related duties in a project on faculty governance and fiduciary duties of university administrators.

Duties will include preparation of critical bibliographies and literature reviews, case briefs, statutory review, citation checking, copy-editing, photocopying, and mailing.

Description du poste

Assister le professeur dans ses travaux de recherche et les tâches connexes dans le cadre d’un projet portant sur la gouvernance universitaire et les obligations fiduciaires des administrateurs universitaires.

Les tâches comprendront la préparation de bibliographies critiques et d’analyses documentaires, la rédaction de résumés de jurisprudence, l’examen des textes législatifs, la vérification des citations, la relecture, la photocopie et l’envoi postal.

Qualifications

• JD/BCL candidate in Year 2 or above
• Ideally, should be taking or have taken Business Associations or a related course
• Good organizational skills and copy-editorial knowledge
• Prior coursework in or knowledge of political or legal theory and philosophy, theology or religious studies, and/or history is desirable
• Other languages (especially French, German, Latin, Spanish, Italian) also valuable

Qualifications (français)

• Étudiant en droit (JD/BCL) en deuxième année ou au-delà
• Idéalement, en train de suivre ou ayant suivi le cours « Business Associations » ou un cours connexe
• Bonnes compétences organisationnelles et connaissances en révision de textes
• Des cours suivis ou des connaissances en théorie et philosophie politiques ou juridiques, en théologie ou en sciences religieuses, et/ou en histoire sont souhaitables
• La maîtrise d’autres langues (notamment le français, l’allemand, le latin, l’espagnol et l’italien) constitue également un atout

Documents Requested

• CV
• unofficial transcript
• list or prior courses in related fields
• one or two faculty references (may be from Law, undergrad, or Cégep)

Documents requis

• CV
• relevé de notes non officiel
• liste des cours suivis dans des domaines connexes
• une ou deux lettres de recommandation de professeurs (issus de la faculté de droit, du premier cycle ou du cégep)

Salary & Hours

Hourly rate: $23.00 (or more depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)

Location & Supervisor

Location: Day, Chancellor, Hall

Supervisor: Associate Professor

Position Details

Position Start Date: 2026-10-19

Position End Date: 2027-06-30

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-07

Equity & Inclusion

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, [e-mail].

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research.

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