Graduate Student Research Assistant - Agq - Focas

Centre of Genomics and Policy

Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $30.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Hybrid (in-person attendance required for orientation and potentially some tasks, with remote work options available)
Full-time master of information student at mcgill
Authorized to work in canada legally
Excellent writing skills in french or english
The Graduate Student Research Assistant position at the Centre of Genomics and Policy offers an opportunity for a second-year Master of Information student to work on enhancing the archival collections of the Archives Gaies du Québec, focusing on LGBTQ2S+ history and community. The role involves creating descriptive records and indexing archival fonds, providing a chance to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will create descriptive records for selected archival fonds following the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).
  • The role involves indexing archival materials using controlled vocabulary to enhance discoverability for the general public.
  • Students will gain firsthand experience with community-based archives and the specificities of the LGBTQ2S+ community context.

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The Graduate Student Research Assistant position at the Centre of Genomics and Policy offers an opportunity for a second-year Master of Information student to work on enhancing the archival collections of the Archives Gaies du Québec, focusing on LGBTQ2S+ history and community. The role involves creating descriptive records and indexing archival fonds, providing a chance to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Salary

Base: $30.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid hours include mandatory reading series

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Master of Information student at McGill
  • Authorized to work in Canada legally
  • Excellent writing skills in French or English

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community
  • Interest in community sector and archival history
  • Curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness

Key Requirements

  • Must be a 2nd year Master of Information (MISt) student at McGill University
  • Must be authorized to legally work in Canada on and off campus
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ease working collaboratively

Work Rights

Must be authorized to legally work in Canada

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