Research Assistant, Ahuntsic North

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:2024 Spring/Summer Semester | Trimestre printemps/étéFaculty:Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:Paul Robinson _ Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_JMJob Classification:Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type:Recherche / ResearchCourse Title:N/ACourse Code:N/ASection:Supervisor name (if known):Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/05/15Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/06/01Description 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 01, 2026Work EndDate:August 31, 2026Total Work Hours:118.49Hourly Rate:AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.These ratesdo not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.Language of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:Nature of work:The research assistant will assist Professor Paul Robinson of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs with a project on the topic of ‘Russian defeatism’ which will research Russian oppositionists who have sought their country’s defeat in war, from the period of the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905 through to the current war in Ukraine.Applicants must have a good knowledge of the Russian language.The RA’s tasks will be:To identify articles relevant to the topic in such historical newspapers as can be found in digital form. to find relevant material in the social media accounts of contemporary defeatists (e.g. Telegram channels and Twitter/X accounts), as well as other materials published in digital form (websites, etc.).To carry out other research that becomes necessary as the project develops.To organize the collected materials in an accessible form, to easily locate specific information and to understand the relevanceof the collected materials to the research questions.Qualifications:Candidates must have good knowledge of the Russian language.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 agreementThe 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.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.#J-18808-Ljbffr