Student Research Assistant

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Job Description:

Dr. Zanazanian is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work explores historical consciousness and the ways in which people construct, interpret, and use historical knowledge to make sense of the world around them. The project brings together four different practitioner areas, with four co-principal investigators contributing perspectives from different disciplines.

We are currently seeking four Research Assistants, with one RA connected to each of the following areas: Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts.

He is looking to recruit 4 research assistants (RA) to work on a large-scale

interdisciplinary research project. The anticipated responsibilities are subject to change but would broadly be:

• •Conducting literature reviews related to your assigned disciplinary area
• •Identifying and organizing relevant academic literature
• •Reviewing and editing literature reviews
• •Helping synthesize research across disciplines
• •Participating in research meetings and discussions
• •Attending library and research-methods workshops
• •Contributing to the development of interdisciplinary research materials

Please note that 1 in-person meeting of 2-3 hours is required weekly . Currently the suggested time is Fridays from 3-4pm.

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for students who want experience with largescale, interdisciplinary research and who are interested in seeing how knowledge is constructed differently across professional and academic fields.

All students are welcome to apply (keep in mind the targeted disciplines ).

You do not need to be studying Education or History. We are specifically looking for students whose academic, professional, or research experiences connect them to one of the four practitioner areas: Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts.

In your cover letter, please clearly indicate:

1. Which of the four fields you are connected to

2. How you are connected to that field (for example, through your program of

study, professional experience, research, clinical experience, community

involvement, or another relevant connection)

3. Why you are interested in participating in an interdisciplinary research project

4. Any relevant experience you have with research, literature reviews, academic

writing, or working across disciplines

Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, language skills):

Connection to one of the four practitioner areas (Gastroenterology / Emergency Room Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Community Development, Performing Arts). Strong English language skills as the position requires frequent writing tasks.

Education/experience requirement : Graduate student

Additional qualifying skills and abilities : Experience with academic research, research

writing, literature reviews

Appointment dates: September 30, 2026 - December 15, 2026

Hourly Rate : $22.00/hour

Schedule/Hours per week : 5 hours/week (part-time)

Immediate Supervisor : Prof. 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.

Hourly Salary:

$22.00

Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Location:

Education Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-30

Position End Date:

2026-12-15

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-04

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 .