Job Description

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Position Summary:
The Indian Ocean World Centre (IOWC) at McGill University seeks one (1) part-time undergraduate research assistant, whose primary responsibility will be to facilitate the IOWC's research on the environmental history of the Indian Ocean World, such as through online archival research.
Additionally, the RA will help to facilitate the IOWC's events, such as our annual conference, and act as an editorial assistant for the IOWC's publications. The latter include the , the , and various publications written by the IOWC's members.
For more information on the IOWC's activities, see: and
Interested applicants should submit a 1-page CV and a 1-page cover letter.
Qualifications:
Candidates should:
Be working towards their undergraduate degree in an Arts-based field e.g. history, literature, communications.
Have demonstrable experience in an editorial role, such as with a student newspaper or academic publication.
Have an interest in Indian Ocean World Studies as an interdisciplinary scholarly field.
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.
Hourly Salary: $18.80
Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
Location: Peterson Hall
Supervisor: Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-12-08
Position End Date: 2026-05-31
Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-08
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, .

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