Student Research Assistant

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Student Research Assistant to help develop and expand the podcast's social media presence from September 15 to December 15, 2026. The role is part-time (5 hours per week) and based at the Education Building on campus.

You will edit podcasts, create reels and short videos, and collaborate with the PI and Co-PIs on knowledge mobilization initiatives. English language skills are essential, with French proficiency valued.

Qualifications

• Social media literacy across major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Threads, etc.).
• Fluency in English; proficiency or better in French (reading and writing).
• Proven expertise in social media communications and outreach.
• Open to BA/MA/PhD students.
• Podcast editing work is an asset.
• Reels production and dissemination is an asset.
• Short video production and dissemination is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media presence for a podcast.
• Increase the visibility of the podcast to grow listeners.
• Possibly extend the contract and work on knowledge mobilization via PI’s website.
• Liaise with Co-PI’s and their digital networks for knowledge mobilization.
• Podcast editing.
• Creation of reels.
• Short videos for knowledge mobilization.

Skills

Social media literacy

English/French bilingual

Social media communications

BA/MA/PhD candidates accepted

Podcast editing

Reels production

Short videos production

Job description

Job Title

Student Research Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Develop social media presence for a podcast.
• Increase the visibility of the podcast (to increase the number of listeners).
• With the eventual possibility to extend the contract and to work on: Knowledge mobilization via PI’s website.
• Liaise with Co-PI’s and their digital networks for knowledge mobilization.
• Podcast editing.
• Creation of reels.
• Short videos for knowledge mobilization.

Qualifications

• Social media literacy (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Threads, etc.).
• Fluency in English, proficiency (or more) in French (both in reading and writing).
• Proven expertise in social media communications.
• Open to BA/MA/PhD students.
• Podcast editing work (as an asset).
• Reels production and dissemination (as an asset).
• Short video production and dissemination (as an asset).

Appointment Dates and Compensation

Appointment dates: September 15, 2026 - December 15, 2026

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Schedule/Hours per week: 5 hours/week

Hourly Salary: $22.00

Hours per Week: 5 (Part time)

Location: Education Building

Date: 2026-09-15

End Date: 2026-12-15

Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-14

Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Paul Zanazanian

Supervisor: Associate Professor

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

Eligibility and Work Requirements

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.

Equity, Diversity & 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].

About McGill University

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.

For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues.

McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

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