Research Assistant
University of Ottawa
Location where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2025 Spring/Summer Semester | Trimestre printemps/étéFaculty:
Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:
École de travail social_Cyndy Wylde_JMJob Classification:
Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type:
Recherche / ResearchCourse Title:
N/ACourse Code:
N/ASection:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted:
June 05, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE:
June 19, 2025Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions:
1Expected Enrolment:
N/AWork Start Date:
June 23, 2025Work End Date:
August 29, 2025Total Work Hours:
70Language of Work:
Anglais | English, Français | FrenchGraduate Hourly Rate:
50.25Undergraduate Hourly Rate:
31.89Requirements and Nature of Work:
Responsibilities :
Under the supervision of the lead professor, the student will be responsible for conducting a literature review on a specific topic: ethics in Indigenous contexts, particularly in the areas of social services and governance.
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in a PhD program.
The candidate must demonstrate strong autonomy, solid organizational skills, and a deep sensitivity to and respect for Indigenous realities.
This position is intended for a student with a strong interest in research related to Indigenous contexts, especially in the areas of ethics, social services, or governance.
Familiarity with Indigenous issues is a significant asset.
Additional Information and/or Comments:
All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.
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