Research Associate/Associé(e) de recherche - Y.TP - Wainwright312

Original job posting

The research associate will conduct research in transsystemic property law and sustainable communities. Responsibilities also include preparing grant applications and assisting with the organization of research seminars.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Recherche en droit des biens transsystemique et communautés durables. Connaissances requises en fiducies, environnement, patrimoine et autres notions essentielles en droit des biens. Bilinguisme requis. Principales tâches et responsabilités: recherche, préparation de demandes de subventions, aide à l’organisation de séminaire de recherche. Veuillez noter que le contrat pourrait prendre fin avant la date de fin indiquée du 30 mars 2027, selon la disponibilité des fonds. _________________________________________________ Research in transsystemic property law and sustainable communities. Knowledge of trusts, environmental law, heritage law, and other essential concepts in property law is required. Bilingualism is required. **Main duties and responsibilities:** Conducting research, preparing grant applications, and assisting with the organization of research seminars. Please note: The contract may end prior to the indicated end date of March 30, 2027, depending on the availability of funding. Hourly Salary: $35.37 Hours per Week: 30 (Part time) Location: Day, Chancellor,Hall Supervisor: Professor Position Start Date: 2026-10-20 Position End Date: 2027-03-30 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14 This position is covered by the Association of McGill 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The research associate will conduct research in transsystemic property law and sustainable communities. Responsibilities also include preparing grant applications and assisting with the organization of research seminars.

Requirements

Candidates must possess knowledge of trusts, environmental law, heritage law, and other essential property law concepts. Bilingualism is required for this position.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Organisation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• grant applications · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal research
• Property law
• Trusts
• Environmental law
• Heritage law
• Grant writing
• Seminar organization
• Bilingualism
• Grant Applications
• Employment Equity
• Community Sustainability
• Research
• Environmental Laws
• Property Laws

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• Environmental & Sustainability
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