Research Assistant

McGill University

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
$29.87 ph
On-site
Excellent communicator and writer
Familiarity with canadian political landscape
Knowledge of quebec information environment
McGill University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to contribute to research on misinformation and the Canadian information environment, particularly focusing on Quebec and Canadian elections. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, familiarity with the political landscape, and programming knowledge, especially in Python or R

Job Summary

  • The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and Media Ecosystem Observatory at McGill University is seeking applications for a part-time Research Assistant (Analyst) with a focus on the Canadian information environment and public policy.
  • The successful applicant will contribute to research on misinformation, disinformation, and the evolving media ecosystem, with particular attention to the Quebec information environment and Canadian elections.
  • Specific duties include contributing to original research, assisting in data collection and analysis, and supporting the production of policy briefs and reports.

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McGill University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to contribute to research on misinformation and the Canadian information environment, particularly focusing on Quebec and Canadian elections. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, familiarity with the political landscape, and programming knowledge, especially in Python or R.

Salary

$29.87 per hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Excellent communicator and writer
  • Familiarity with Canadian political landscape
  • Knowledge of Quebec information environment
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Working knowledge of Python or R
  • Fluent in French (spoken and written)

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with data collection from social media
  • Familiarity with academic publishing process
  • Experience communicating research to non-academic audiences
  • Experience with SQL or data visualization tools

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree (in-progress or completed) in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, or Computer Science
  • Authorized to work in Canada
  • Willing to work in the province of Quebec

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

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