Academic Associate Analytical Lead

Montréal, QC, CA, Canada

Job Description

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The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and Media Ecosystem Observatory at McGill University is seeking applications for a full-time Academic Associate position with expertise in conducting research on misinformation, disinformation, and on the information ecosystem in general. The candidate will be joining the Observatory and Centre at a stimulating time of growth and expansion and will manage and help drive a growing research agenda through overseeing and collaborating with research fellows, researchers, students, and staff.
The successful applicant will:be an excellent communicator and writer, capable of distilling complex ideas into simple, accessible language for a range of stakeholders; have published in the area of misinformation, disinformation, and information ecosystem studies, and be familiar with the academic publishing process; have extensive experience working with digital trace and survey data, including collecting, managing, sharing, and analyzing data from social media platforms and online survey panels; have extensive Python, R, SQL, and other applicable programming experience.

The successful application may:Be able to communicate effectively in French

Specific duties:
Under the Direction of the Observatory and Centre leadership, the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:Conduct and lead original research into misinformation, disinformation, and the information ecosystem in Canada and comparable countries around the world; Supervise and manage a team of analysts to pursue a research agenda to improve our understanding of misinformation, disinformation, and other research subjects in the area of information ecosystem studies; Build and grow successful relationships with a diverse group of researchers, policy-makers, and stakeholders working on the information ecosystem; Provide general support to research activities where needed.

Contract DetailsThis position is a full-time contract position for one and a half (1.5) years.

SalaryThe salary will be commensurate with experience and education level.

EducationPhD (in-progress or completed preferred) or; Master's degree in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Environmental Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Sociology or cognate field.

The following supporting documents are required:A cover letter Curriculum vitae The names and contact information of two references

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.

L'Universite McGill s'engage fermement a respecter les principes d'equite et de diversite au sein de sa communaute, tout en valorisant la rigueur et l'excellence academiques. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d'emploi des personnes racisees et des minorites visibles, des femmes, des personnes autochtones, des personnes en situation de handicap, des minorites ethniques, des personnes de toute orientation sexuelle et identite de genre, ainsi que toute personne possedant les aptitudes et les connaissances necessaires pour interagir au sein de groupes diversifies.

McGill valorise et encourage la recherche qui reflete des traditions intellectuelles, des methodologies ainsi que des modes de dissemination et de traduction diversifies. Les personnes candidates sont invitees a demontrer la portee de leur recherche, aussi bien au sein de leur champ universitaire que dans un contexte interdisciplinaire, notamment dans les secteurs gouvernemental, communautaire et industriel.

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  • Job Id
    JD2930873
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Montréal, QC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned