The Research Chair on Gambling is currently looking to hire a research assistant to support our research and dissemination activities in the research field of gambling.
More specifically, the research assistant will contribute to a community-based action research, respectful of indigenous spiritual experiences and ways of knowing, aiming at engaging in a dialogue to maximize an indigenous community’s strength in managing gambling in order to seek, achieve or maintain a state of balance with gambling.
Description of the job
Under the supervision of coordinator and the Chairholder of the Research Chair on Gambling, the applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Conduct a literature review;
- Support data collection;
- Support data analysis and interpretation;
- Support writing of scientific report and publications
Profile of the applicant
The applicant should fit the following profile:
- Undergraduate or Master’s student in social sciences, with experience in research;
- Have an excellent command of oral and written English;
- Proven rigour, thoroughness, and attention to details;
- Proven autonomy and time management skills;
- Proven sensibility to indigenous cultures and history in Quebec
- Asset: Knowledge in the fields of gambling and addictions; and of indigenous research methods.
Work conditions
Schedule: part-time (variable between 7 and 21 hours per week)
Salary: according to current collective agreement at Concordia University
Start date: October 12, 2020
Work place: Concordia University – Research Chair on Gambling Studies, 2070 Mackay Street, Montreal
Application submission
Please submit by email your cover letter and curriculum vitae before September 21, 2020, with Research assistant in the subject line to:
Chantal Robillard: chantal.robillard.mail@gmail.com
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more details on our projects and publications, please visit our website: concordia.ca/research/lifestyle-addiction