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Position Summary:

The Indian Ocean World Centre (IOWC) at McGill University seeks one (1) part-time undergraduate research assistant. Their primary responsibility will be to facilitate the IOWC’s research activities and events, including through collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualisation of data from historical and climatological sources. Their work will contribute to the development of a bespoke database on human-environment interaction in the Indian Ocean World, past and present, and to the dissemination of the centre’s research. For more information on the IOWC’s activities, see: https://indianoceanworldcentre.com/ and https://www.appraisingrisk.com/

Interested applicants should submit a 1-page CV and a 1-page cover letter.

Qualifications:

We expect undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in history or geography to be particularly interested in this posting, though we are by no means limiting our search to students in those fields.

The following skills and experiences would be advantageous:

Familiarity with historical sources and methods e.g. archival research.Familiarity with mapping software.Experience with data cleaning, management, and analysis.Strong communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Successful applicants will receive all further necessary training at the commencement of their work.

Hourly Salary:

$18.80

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Peterson Hall

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-01-14

Position End Date:

2025-05-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-01-24

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.