Research Associate

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• PhD in education, sociology, psychology, gender/feminist studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of research experience at a university or post-secondary institution.
• Grant coordination, development, and submission (e.g., funding and ethics applications).
• Experience editing on team publication projects, and writing and publishing their own work in peer-reviewed academic journals, books, etc.
• Develop and implement original research projects within the field of sexual violence.
• Ability to conceptualize and mobilize new research projects with partners, co-investigators, and collaborators as opportunities arise.
• Knowledge of qualitative methods and qualitative analysis.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and supervision abilities.
• Project management experience, and ability to coordinate with a principal investigator and project administrator on hiring research assistants and overseeing project milestones.
• Able to work collaboratively with a team of peers and high-profile academics and partners.

Education/experience requirements The Research Associate will assist the iMPACTS team with their research projects and will provide mentorship to undergraduate and graduate student researchers. The Research Associate will:

• Support the iMPACTS team in knowledge mobilization, primarily through the development and maintenance of the website and social media feeds as backup.
• Give assistance to the research assistants and collaborate with them on their research projects, as needed.
• Work with the team to support their administrative duties, such as communicating with project partners and preparing annual reports.
• Work on editing publication projects for iMPACTS;
• Assist the Project Director, Dr. Shaheen Shariff, on other iMPACTS-related tasks, as needed.

Additional qualifying skills and abilities:

• Experience with quantitative methods and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of Lime Survey, SPSS, NVIVO, and other similar software.
• Pedagogical experience, such as developing educational materials, teaching university-level courses, facilitating workshops, and mentoring students.
• Knowledge mobilization experience, such as conference presentations, op-eds, media interviews, community-based programs, etc.
• Experience working in educational settings and community organizations.
• Experience editing and publishing non-academic reports
• Advocacy work, especially related to supporting victims/survivors of sexual violence.
• Familiarity with Canadian law and policy (and university sexual violence policies), an asset.
• Fluency in French, an asset.

Other information: -Contract start and end dates: February 10, 2025 - January 31, 2026

• Status: Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Immediate Supervisor: Professor Shaheen Shariff
• Posting period: 5 working days
• Hourly rate: $32.60

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement. Hourly Salary: $32.60 Hours per Week: 20 (Part time) Location: Education Building Supervisor: Professor Position Start Date: 2025-02-10 Position End Date: 2026-01-31 Deadline to Apply: 2025-03-09 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .

Information :

• Company : McGill University
• Position : Research Associate
• Location : Montréal, QC
• Country : CA