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Research Assistant - E&I Initiative

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McGill University

13d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Montréal
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate or higher at McGill, show interest in innovation/entrepreneurship, and possess strong English skills (level #4). Experience in related fields is preferred.
  • You will organize events, engage with student societies, map initiatives, brainstorm ideas, prepare proposals, and assist in marketing and record-keeping for the E&I initiative.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: This position is open to all students in good standing registered at the undergraduate level or higher at McGill University. Preference will be given to candidates who show evidence of keen interest in innovation and entrepreneurship (broadly defined to include business, as well as non-profit, social, artistic, cultural, and community ventures), such as having related experience (e.g., starting a business or another entity), work, internship, or experiential learning experience related to institutions specializing in new technologies, financing, or consultancy for creative ventures, strong academic performance in innovation, entrepreneurship, innovation financing, and technology-related courses, and/or being currently active in student societies related to these topics. A strong determination to expand entrepreneurship, innovation, and creative opportunities at McGill. Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting E&I in organizing the initiative's lead events, which may include conferences, seminars, hackathons, competitions, design jams and others.
  • Engaging with McGill student societies and helping to build connections between students, student societies, E&I, faculty members, and the broader community.
  • Supporting the E&I initiative in mapping related events, courses, and initiatives across McGill's campus.
  • Actively contributing to brainstorming, preparing proposals for new ideas, and marketing efforts and keeping records about I&E initiative led events.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Research Assistant - E&I Initiative.

What is the main purpose of this position?

The main purpose of this position is to support the Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) Initiative at McGill University by organizing events and engaging with students and faculty.

Who is eligible to apply for this position?

This position is open to all students in good standing registered at the undergraduate level or higher at McGill University.

What is the hourly salary for this position?

The hourly salary for this position is $18.19.

How many hours per week will the Research Assistant work?

The Research Assistant will work 4 hours per week on a part-time basis.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in the Bronfman Building at McGill University.

Who will supervise the Research Assistant?

The supervisor for this position will be an Assistant Professor.

What are the start and end dates for this position?

The position is set to start on September 3, 2024, and end on January 10, 2025.

What is the deadline to apply for this position?

The deadline to apply is not specified in the provided job description.

Is this position covered by any collective agreement?

Yes, this position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

Does McGill University have an equity and diversity policy?

Yes, McGill University is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

Who should I contact if I need accommodations during the application process?

You may contact accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca in confidence if you require accommodations during the application process.

McGill University

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McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year. The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking. McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.