Research Assistants

Sherbrooke - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Hiring Unit: School of Continuing Studies Technology and Innovation

Hiring Period: November 01 2025 - April 30 2026 (six months part-time)

Hours per Week: 10 to 24 hours per week for six months

Location: McGill University (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Project Overview: Techno-linguistic Literacy Training for English-Speaking Students in Quebec (Canada-Quebec Grant Agreement)

Key Responsibilities:

Documentary analysis of policies regarding the use of AI and linguistic AI in English-speaking universities in Quebec
Survey on the use of language technologies which will be sent to the 5000 McGill graduate students who speak English as their first language and French as their second language
Focus groups involving 50 students who completed the survey and whose level of proficiency in French is at least B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) will participate in order to better understand their use and perception of language technologies as well as their behaviour in relation to them.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or Masters or PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g. translation studies multilingual communication localization).
Knowledge of the field of language technology management or multilingual NLP
Strong research and analytical skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
Sensitivity to issues of equity diversity and inclusion.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$34.72

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Sherbrooke 680

Supervisor:

Associate Professor (Professional)

Position Start Date:

Position End Date:

Deadline to Apply:

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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