Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Research Assistant III

Job ID

72132

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

09/23/2025

Job Type

Casual

Close Date

10/06/2025

Employee Group

Interim

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Department

SOCSCI Indigenous Studies

Contract Duration

7 Months

Hours per Week

15

Posting Details

Schedule

Casual contract up to 350 hours with a max 15 hours per week.

Education Level

Completed a relevant post-secondary degree.

Career Level

Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment.

Hourly Rate

$25.25 hourly.

Job Description

Department Description:

This work is connected to the Greyeyes Indigenizing Research Lab which is focused on indigenization and its impacts on Indigenous peoples. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jarita Greyeyes you will be assisting on a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funded project focusing on the stories of Indigenous senior academic leaders. You will work with as part of a team with other graduate and undergraduate students to advance this project including gathering and analyzing data and preparing findings for publication and presentations.

Job Summary:

Provide research support for faculty members in their teaching, research and laboratory activities. Work is performed independently, with the availability of direction and guidance from the Principal Investigator.

Accountabilities:

• Adhering to established research methodology, gather and compile data for the research study or project.

• Modify and adapt research methods, techniques or procedures, based on deviations in experimental results.

• Record, classify, and summarize research data according to established procedures.

• Conduct structured participant interviews and focus groups.

• Contribute to the preparation of data for reports, journal articles, papers, etc.

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.

• Perform other related tasks as outlined by the researcher.

Assets:

Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with Indigenous research methodologies and methods. Candidates should have an understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty. Prior experience working on qualitative research projects is an asset. Prior experience or training on the NVivo platform or similar data analysis tools and project management software is desired. Candidates must demonstrate that they have experience working in and with Indigenous communities.

Additional Information:

Those who apply as an Indigenous candidate will be expected to go through McMaster’s Indigenous Ancestry Verification process.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

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