Research Assistant

@ Universite Saint-Paul

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Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

Universite Saint-Paul is hiring a Research Assistant for a research project in its School of Conflict Studies, supervised by Professor Philippe Blouin. The work involves reviewing documents and academic literature, drafting summaries, and supporting writing for future grant applications. The role is for full-time MA-level students, about 40 hours total, starting November 2026, with pay according to the applied rate.

Responsibilities:

Participer aux discussions pour encadrer le projet de recherche
Examiner les anciennes propositions de recherche
Rechercher la littérature académique pertinente et rédiger des résumés
Effectuer diverses tâches de rédaction et de communication

Requirements summary:

Être étudiant à temps plein au niveau de la maîtrise
Lire et écrire couramment l'anglais
Capacité à analyser et synthétiser des lectures
Capacité à travailler en autonomie et en équipe
Solides compétences en rédaction en langage clair
Expérience en rédaction de demandes de subvention (atout)

Tools & skills

Research Communication skills

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Employer posting date: 2026-10-30
First seen by our source: 2026-10-30
Source record updated: 2026-11-06

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Research & science
Hours per week	40
Work setting	Office
Position	Mostly sitting
Physical demands	physical low · computer high
Languages	English
Education	Master’s degree (required)

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - FOR A RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Department	School of Conflict Studies
Professor	Philippe Blouin - The Two Row Wampum of Reconciliation : Experiences of Conflict among Indigeous and Non-Indigenous Survivors of State Wardship

Job Profile
Main Tasks	The Research Assistant will review documents and academic literature relevant to the research project and undertake writing tasks that will support future grant applications.
Detailed Job Description	With support and supervision from the Professor, the Research Assistant will: Participate in discussions with the Professor to frame the research project. Review past research proposals to identify relevant content. Research relevant academic literature and draft summaries. Various drafting and communication tasks.
Who can Apply	Full-time students at the MA level.
Language Requirements	Fluent English reading and writing.
Statement of Qualification	Ability to review and synthesize readings, and identify relevant content. Ability to work both autonomously and in a team. Strong plain-language writing skills. Experience writing grant applications is an asset. Knowledge of collaborative methodologies, Indigenous realities and childhood institutionalization is an asset.
Special Requirements
Expected Start Date of the Contract	November, 2026
Total Hours	40 hours
Salary Rate	According to the applied rate
Application Deadline	November 9, 2026

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we would like to thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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