Research Assistant

Job summary

The research assistant will conduct comprehensive literature reviews on Indigenous governance and Anicinape knowledge systems using academic and grey literature. They will also manage bibliographic references and prepare analytical summaries to support the research program.

Job details

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences Unit: École de travail social_Cyndy Wylde_JM Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: N/A Course Code: N/A Section: Supervisor name (if known): Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/18 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/01 Description 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:0 Préparation / Preparation:0 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:0 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0 Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: N/A Work Start Date: October 05, 2026 Work End Date: December 18, 2026 Total Work Hours: 130 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027) Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate. These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay. Method of Delivery: N/A Language of Work: Anglais | English, Français | French Requirements and Nature of Work: Nature of work: As part of a research project on relational governance and Anicinape knowledge systems, we are seeking a graduate student to conduct a comprehensive review of both the academic literature and relevant grey literature. Main Responsibilities Conduct literature searches using academic databases (e.g., Scopus, Érudit, Cairn) as well as relevant grey literature sources. Identify, select, and organize publications related to: Indigenous conceptions of governance; Anicinape knowledge systems and their foundations; Models of relational governance; Decision-making processes, collective responsibilities, and leadership in Indigenous contexts; Ethical approaches and governance frameworks developed by First Nations. Prepare analytical summaries and/or synthesis tables. Organize and manage bibliographic references using Zotero. Contribute to the identification of emerging concepts and key theoretical debates to support the research program. Qualifications: - Knowledge of First Nations realities and contexts. - Experience conducting literature reviews. - Familiarity with qualitative research approaches and collaborative methodologies. - Interest in Indigenous ethics, governance, and the revitalization of Indigenous knowledge systems. 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 agreement; you can click here to find out more. The 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.

What you’ll do

The research assistant will conduct comprehensive literature reviews on Indigenous governance and Anicinape knowledge systems using academic and grey literature. They will also manage bibliographic references and prepare analytical summaries to support the research program.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduate students with knowledge of First Nations realities and experience in conducting literature reviews. Familiarity with qualitative research approaches and collaborative methodologies is required.

Listed skills

• Qualitative research · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Literature review
• Academic research
• Qualitative research
• Indigenous governance
• Anicinape knowledge systems
• Zotero
• Data synthesis
• Bibliographic management
• Collaborative methodology
• First Nations studies
• Governance
• English Language
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• French Language
• Research
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Teaching
• Qualitative Research
• Social Sciences
• Employment Equity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Literature Reviews

Job areas

• Science & Research
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