Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education

Unit:

ST_Nicholas Ng-A-Fook

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Course Title:

n/a

Course Code:

n/a

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Nicholas Ng-A-Fook

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/26

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/09

Description of tasks (hours):

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Recherche / Research:0

Préparation / Preparation:0

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:0

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

n/a

Work Start Date:

novembre 11, 2026

Work End Date:

avril 23, 2027

Total Work Hours:

170

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery:

N/A

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

'Position: Research Assistant, Canadian Journal of Education (CJE)

The Canadian Journal of Education (CJE) is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Co-Editors in updating and maintaining the journal’s Anglophone reviewer database and coordinating the identification of qualified peer reviewers for manuscript submissions.

The Research Assistant will review, verify, and update existing reviewer metadata, including institutional affiliations, areas of research expertise, publication histories, and relevant methodological and theoretical specializations. This work will involve identifying gaps in the current database, reviewing scholarly publications and faculty profiles, and recommending potential reviewers whose expertise aligns with the journal’s diverse submissions in educational research.

The Research Assistant will also support the Co-Editors in organizing reviewer information, identifying and recommending suitable reviewers for manuscripts under consideration, and maintaining accurate records to facilitate an efficient and rigorous peer-review process.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Prior experience working with academic journal editors and familiarity with scholarly peer-review processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Journal of Education, its published scholarship, and its contributions to educational research in Canada.

Strong familiarity with educational research, including diverse theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and areas of specialization.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing, updating, filtering, and managing large datasets.

Experience reviewing academic publications, identifying disciplinary expertise, and conducting scholarly database searches.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

Expected Outcomes

The Research Assistant will contribute to an updated, accurate, and searchable Anglophone reviewer database that supports the CJE Co-Editors in identifying appropriate reviewers, strengthening the journal’s reviewer network, and improving the efficiency and quality of its peer-review processes.'The student will help me do a literature review for a paper, help with a grant application, including budgeting for it and liasing with partner organization.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

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