Posting Reason:
New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automneFaculty:
Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_Nomi Claire Lazar_JMJob Classification:
Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type:
Recherche / ResearchCourse Title:
N/ACourse Code:
N/ASection:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/09/24Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/07Description of tasks (hours):
Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.
Recherche / Research:0Number of positions:
1Expected Enrolment:
N/AWork Start Date:
October 08, 2026Work End Date:
December 22, 2026Total Work Hours:
120Hourly Rate:
AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.
These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.
Method of Delivery:
N/ALanguage of Work:
Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:
Nature of Work:
The RA will assist with research, case studies, literature reviews, media scans, and proof reading for a project on apocalyptic politics.
Qualifications:
Skills required include excellent research skills, facility with complex theoretical literature, clear writing, an eye for detail and ability to self-manage a project.
This position would be ideal for an doctoral student or advanced MA student. Most material will be in English, however knowledge of French or other languages is an asset.
Additional Information and/or Comments:
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The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.
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