Student Research Assistant

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Job Description:

The Student Research Assistant will:

• 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 Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills):

• 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.

Education/experience requirements

• Open to BA/MA/PhD students.

Additional qualifying skills and abilities:

• Podcast editing work (as an asset).

• Reels production and dissemination (as an asset).

• Short video production and dissemination (as an asset).

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

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Schedule/Hours per week: 5 hours/week

Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Paul Zanazanian

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

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.

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

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, [email protected].