Research Assistant - Junior Analyst

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The Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) at McGill University is seeking applications for a part-time research assistant position with expertise in analyzing qualitative data on hostile speech. The role will involve reviewing short podcast segments, and assessing both the form and degree of hostility present in the transcript. The candidate will be expected to become familiar with and apply a hostility evaluation framework. The candidate will be joining the Observatory at a stimulating time of growth and expansion and will help drive a growing research agenda through data collection and review.

The Successful Applicant Will Have:

• Excellent Computer Skills

• Experience labeling and analyzing transcript data to answer social scientific research questions
• Basic familiarity with hostile and hate speech
• Attention to detail and ability to complete repetitive tasks with care
• Communication skills to coordinate with team members and meet deadlines
• Comfort working with hostile or harmful language content, including hate speech
• Ability to engage with politically charged speech objectively

Specific Duties:

Under the direction of the Media Ecosystem Observatory leadership, the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:

• Analyze podcast segments via an online platform
• Assess the podcast data according to the given hostility framework and scale
• Apply a clear rating scale across multiple metrics to categorize the level of hostility

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to sequoia.kim@mcgill.ca. Please include “[Insert your name] Application: Junior Analyst/Research Assistant Job Description” in the subject line.

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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:

$24.00

Hours Per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Sherbrooke 680

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor (Research)

Position Start Date:

2025-09-22

Position End Date:

2025-10-31

Deadline To Apply:

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.