About the role
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Research Assistant I
Job ID
72028
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
09/18/2025
Job Type
Student
Close Date
10/01/2025
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
SOCSCI Indigenous Studies
Contract Duration
7 Months
Hours per Week
5
Posting Details
Schedule
Casual contract up to 80 hours with a max 5 hours per week.
Education Level
Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
Career Level
Prior experience is not required.
Hourly Rate
$18.00 hourly
Job Description
Department, Unit or Project Description:
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.
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, provides support of a routine nature related to the collection and review of data for research projects.
Accountabilities:
-
Input data into spreadsheets or databases and maintain information and records.
-
Conduct preliminary, basic analyses and prepare summaries of data.
-
Assist with obtaining data and information from databases for others to use in the development of presentations, scientific papers and reports
-
Seek guidance and direction from researcher or other project staff.
Assets:
Candidates should demonstrate some familiarity with Indigenous research methodologies and methods. Prior experience or training on the NVivo platform or similar data analysis tools and project management software is desired. Previous experience working in and with Indigenous communities is an asset.
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.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.
About the role
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Research Assistant I
Job ID
72028
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
09/18/2025
Job Type
Student
Close Date
10/01/2025
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
SOCSCI Indigenous Studies
Contract Duration
7 Months
Hours per Week
5
Posting Details
Schedule
Casual contract up to 80 hours with a max 5 hours per week.
Education Level
Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
Career Level
Prior experience is not required.
Hourly Rate
$18.00 hourly
Job Description
Department, Unit or Project Description:
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.
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, provides support of a routine nature related to the collection and review of data for research projects.
Accountabilities:
-
Input data into spreadsheets or databases and maintain information and records.
-
Conduct preliminary, basic analyses and prepare summaries of data.
-
Assist with obtaining data and information from databases for others to use in the development of presentations, scientific papers and reports
-
Seek guidance and direction from researcher or other project staff.
Assets:
Candidates should demonstrate some familiarity with Indigenous research methodologies and methods. Prior experience or training on the NVivo platform or similar data analysis tools and project management software is desired. Previous experience working in and with Indigenous communities is an asset.
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.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.