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Research Assistant - Prof. Demetry

@ McGill University

Canada

Part-time
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Overview

McGill University is hiring a part-time research assistant for Prof. Demetry to support online data collection on perfume reviews. The role involves searching a fragrance website and entering product information into Excel for about 5 hours per week at $20.00 per hour, from 2026-11-15 to 2027-03-15 at the Bronfman Building.

Responsibilities:

  • Search for perfumes from a provided list on a fragrance website
  • Copy and paste product descriptions into Excel
  • Ensure all information is entered accurately

Requirements summary:

  • Knowledge of Excel
  • Attention to detail
  • Authorized to work in Canada
  • Willing to work in Quebec at the campus
  • English communication, verbal and written

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week5
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen

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Job description

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Position Summary:
We are looking for research assistants to help with online data collection. The project is on perfume reviews.


Primary Responsibilities:

1. Search for perfumes from a provided list on a fragrance website

2. Copy and paste product descriptions into Excel

3. Ensure all information is entered accurately

Qualifications:
Knowledge of excel. Attention to detail.

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.

Annual Salary:

$20.00

Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Location:

Bronfman Building

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-11-15

Position End Date:

2027-03-15

Deadline to Apply:

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, [email protected].

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