Student Research Assistant ( Sensitive Research Data Management - Québec)

McGill University; Town of McLennan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Student Research Assistant to support a project on sensitive research data management. The role involves reviewing interview transcriptions and assisting with qualitative data analysis. Candidates must be master’s students at the institution and demonstrate proficiency in French. The position offers up to 10 hours of work per week at a rate of $20 per hour.

Benefits

Covered by the AMURE collective agreement

Qualifications

• Must be a current master’s student at McGill University.
• Experience conducting qualitative data collection or analysis is required.
• Proficiency in French is required.

Responsibilities

• Help review interview transcriptions.
• Assist in qualitative data analysis.

Skills

Qualitative data collection

Proficiency in French

Education

Master’s degree in progress

Job description

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Position Details

• Position title: Student Research Assistant- Sensitive Research Data Management in Québec
• Requirements: Master’s degree in progress
• Dates: December 2025 – May 2026
• Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
• Hourly rate: $20 (AMURE)
• Work location: McGill Libraries, 550 Sherbrooke West 6th floor, remote
• Supervisor: Research Data Management Specialist, McGill Libraries
• To apply: Include CV and brief covering letter

Position Summary

This position is for a short-term, part‑time research assistant on the project entitled “Researchers’ Perspectives Regarding Emerging Challenges in Sensitive Research Data Management in Québec”, funded by the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL). The role will include helping to review interview transcriptions and assist in qualitative data analysis.

Qualifications

• The research assistant must be a current master’s student at McGill University.
• Experience conducting qualitative data collection or analysis is required.
• Since the majority of interviews for this project have been conducted in French, proficiency in French is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates from the School of Information Studies.

Eligibility & Additional 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.

Hourly Salary

$20.00

Hours per Week

10 (Part time)

Location

McLennan Library

Supervisor

Academic Associate

Position Start Date

2025-11-04

Position End Date

2026-05-31

Deadline to Apply

2025-11-24

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].