Research Assistant
University of Ottawa
Office
Social Sciences Building, Canada
Part Time
Location where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2025 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automneFaculty:
Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:
School of Political Studies_Monica Gattinger_JMJob Classification:
Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type:
Recherche / ResearchCourse Title:
N/ACourse Code:
N/ASection:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted:
August 11, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE:
August 25, 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:
September 02, 2025Work End Date:
December 19, 2025Total Work Hours:
160Language of Work:
Anglais | EnglishGraduate Hourly Rate:
50.25Undergraduate Hourly Rate:
31.89Requirements and Nature of Work:
Responsibilities:
The Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) is offering a research and professional development opportunity for a doctoral candidate interested in science policy (ideally nearing completion of their studies). As a Graduate Fellow of the ISSP, the RA will help support a unique multi-disciplinary knowledge mobilization initiative that convenes academic researchers with policy, industry and civil society leaders to undertake a collaborate foresight exercise on science diplomacy. The Graduate Fellow will also support training content and event planning for the Institute’s 2025-2026 academic year (blogs, lecture series, panels, etc.).
The position is open to students from any discipline who have a demonstrated interest in advancing understanding of the connections among science, society and policy. It is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in science, technology and innovation policy, and will help them develop an understanding of and broad-reaching network in Canada’s science-society-policy ecosystem.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be PhD students, ideally at the dissertation phase.
Candidates must demonstrate:
- advanced facility with qualitative research methodologies
- experience with literature searches and retrievals
- advanced spoken, reading and written skills in English
- strong academic and plain language writing skills
- strong computer skills and experience using MS Office
- strong interpersonal and communications skills
- strong organizational, administration and time management skills
- the ability to work in a team
- Experience with training, organizing workshops or small group events is an asset. Fluency in French is an 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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Research Assistant
Office
Social Sciences Building, Canada
Part Time
August 11, 2025