Research Assistant – SSHRC Project on White Afrikaner Minority

About the role

The University of Ottawa is seeking a part‑time Research Assistant to support an SSHRC‑funded project examining the position of the white Afrikaner minority within the political imaginaries of the global radical right. The appointment runs from September 1 to December 31, 2026, for a total of 120 hours.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and internet‑based research on South African politics and radical‑right movements.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize data relevant to the project’s research questions.
• Prepare briefing notes, summaries, and draft sections for reports or publications.
• Collaborate with the supervising professor and graduate team to ensure research quality and timelines.

Required profile

• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and meet agreed‑upon deadlines.
• Interest or background in South African politics or radical‑right studies is desirable.

Required skills

• Internet research techniques.

What we offer

• Hourly compensation ranging from $31.89 (undergraduate) to $50.25 (graduate) CAD.
• Experience working on a nationally funded research project.
• Professional development through mandatory university training.
• Opportunity to contribute to scholarly work in the Faculty of Social Sciences.