Research Assistant Position: Text Coding and Immigration
Last updated: November 22, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Location: Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Duration: 50h to 150h contracts
Salary: This is a CARE position - Salary rates will be determined based on level of study. Undergraduate hourly rates start at $17.26; MA hourly rates start at $22.14
Application deadline: December 5th, 2024
Start date: January 2025
Description and context
Dr. Mireille Paquet, from the Department of Political Science and the Institute for Research on Migration and Society, is seeking motivated research assistants for a project focused on media coverage of immigration in Quebec.
Open to Concordia University 3rd- and 4th-year undergraduate students and MA students.
Roles and responsibilities
- Code media articles from French-language newspapers using a pre-designed codebook.
- Participate in group meetings.
- Assist the research team with related tasks as needed.
Job requirements
- Proficiency in French (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.4.
- Open to Concordia University 3rd- and 4th-year undergraduate students and MA students.
Will be considered an asset:
- Experience with text coding or data entry.
- Interest in text-as-data methods
Application instructions
Applications will be reviewed starting December 5th, 2024, and the positions will remain open until filled.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and may be assessed on job-related skills. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
For questions regarding these positions, please contact Kassandre Thériault, IRMS Coordinator, at kassandre.theriault@concordia.ca
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, irms@concordia.ca.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
