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Job summary

The Research Assistant will conduct literature searches and reviews in both English and French to support academic research. Responsibilities include synthesizing academic articles and maintaining a bibliographic database.

Job details

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education Unit: ST_Francis Bangou Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: n/a Course Code: n/a Section: Supervisor name (if known): David Hung Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/24 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/09 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 19, 2026 Work End Date: November 06, 2026 Total Work Hours: 16 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025) 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: primarily remote, with the possibility of occasional meetings on campus Language of Work: Anglais | English, Français | French Requirements and Nature of Work: Responsibilities Conducting literature searches and reviews in English and French Summarizing and synthesizing academic articles Organizing references and maintaining a bibliographic database Supporting other research tasks as needed Qualifications Strong reading and writing skills in both French and English (essential) Experience conducting academic literature reviews Familiarity with academic databases (ERIC, Google Scholar, Érudit) Background or interest in mathematics education or teacher education (an asset) Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Preference will be given to candidates currently enrolled in a doctoral program or holding a PhD. Strong master's students are also encouraged to apply. Details Hours: 16 hours in total Duration: October 19 to November 6, 2026 (negotiable). There may be opportunities for further work on related research projects. Location: primarily remote, with the possibility of occasional meetings on campus To apply Submit your CV and a brief statement of interest (maximum one page, in French or English) 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 literature searches and reviews in both English and French to support academic research. Responsibilities include synthesizing academic articles and maintaining a bibliographic database.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong reading and writing skills in both French and English and have experience with academic databases. Preference is given to those currently enrolled in or holding a doctoral degree.

Listed skills

• Google Scholar · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Literature searches
• Literature reviews
• Academic writing
• Bibliographic database management
• Research synthesis
• Academic databases
• ERIC
• Google Scholar
• Érudit
• Mathematics education
• Teacher education
• Data organization
• Employment Equity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Bibliographic Databases
• Research
• Teaching
• Creativity
• English Language
• French Language
• Innovation
• Mathematics Education
• Writing
• Teamwork
• Literature Reviews

Job areas

• Science & Research
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