Research Assistant - Prof. Demetry

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking part-time research assistants to support online data collection for a project on perfume reviews. You will gather perfume data from a provided list and input descriptions into Excel.

The role requires strong attention to detail and fluency in English, with work authorized in Canada and based at the Bronfman Building in Quebec. Start date 2026-11-15, end date 2027-03-15, 5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Excel.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Search for perfumes from a provided list on a fragrance website.
• Copy and paste product descriptions into Excel.
• Ensure all information is entered accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary: We are looking for research assistants to help with online data collection.

The project is on perfume reviews.

Primary Responsibilities

• Search for perfumes from a provided list on a fragrance website
• Copy and paste product descriptions into Excel
• Ensure all information is entered accurately

Qualifications

• Knowledge of excel.
• Attention to detail.

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.

Annual Salary: $20.00 Hours per Week: 5 (Part time) Location: Bronfman Building Supervisor: Associate Professor Position Start Date: 2026-11-15 Position End Date: 2027-03-15 Deadline to Apply:

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