Research Assistant Junior Analyst
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The Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) at McGill University is seeking applications for a part-time research assistant position with expertise in analyzing qualitative data on hostile speech. The role will involve reviewing short podcast segments and assessing both the form and degree of hostility present in the transcript. The candidate will be expected to become familiar with and apply a hostility evaluation framework. The candidate will be joining the Observatory at a stimulating time of growth and expansion and will help drive a growing research agenda through data collection and review.
The successful applicant will have:
Experience labeling and analyzing transcript data to answer social scientific research questions
Basic familiarity with hostile and hate speech
Attention to detail and ability to complete repetitive tasks with care
Communication skills to coordinate with team members and meet deadlines
Excellent computer skills
Comfort working with hostile or harmful language content including hate speech
Ability to engage with politically charged speech objectively
Specific duties:
Under the direction ofthe Media Ecosystem Observatory leadership the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:
Analyze podcast segments via an online platform
Assess the podcast data according to the given hostility framework and scale
Apply a clear rating scale across multiple metrics to categorize the level of hostility
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to . Please include Insert your name Application: Junior Analyst/Research Assistant Job Description in the subject line.
We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Before applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
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This position is covered by the Association ofMcGill University Research Employees(AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
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Employment Type
Part-Time
