Research Assistant 1

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The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture is seeking a motivated Research Assistant 1 (RA1) to support the Circular Cities research project. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of urban datasets, spatial analysis, and research activities aimed at advancing the understanding of circular urban systems and sustainable city development. This position offers an opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary research environment combining urban studies, architecture, data analysis, and spatial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Complete and refine interoperable datasets for selected cities using available data sources.
• Extend and advance multi-scale analytical work, including GIS-based analysis and spatial data processing.
• Explore and test methods for incorporating building typologies and construction characteristics into existing analytical frameworks.
• Assist with literature reviews, data visualization, documentation, and interpretation of research findings.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of at least one scholarly publication arising from the project.
• Take initiative in proposing and developing innovative analytical approaches relevant to the project's objectives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with datasets and data management.
• Familiarity with GIS software and spatial analysis methods.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

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

$30.54

Hours per Week

28 (Part time) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Location

MacDonald Harrington

Supervisor

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date

2026-09-01

Position End Date

2026-12-18

Deadline to Apply

2026-09-07

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .