CUPE - Research Assistant - Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2024 Trimestre d'automne | Fall Term

Faculty:

Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education

Unit:

ST_Christine Tippett

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Course Title:

n/a

Course Code:

n/a

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Christine Tippett

Date Posted:

September 23, 2024

Closing Date:

October 14, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Description of tasks (hours):

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:

October 18, 2024

Work End Date:

June 30, 2025

Total Work Hours:

130

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Graduate Hourly Rate:

50.25

Undergraduate Hourly Rate:

31.11

Requirements and Nature of Work:

The RA will be responsible for administrative, research, and support duties that include:

• Regularly reporting to the Senior Editor

• Working with the Senior Editor to research and plan special issues (e.g., early childhood science and/or STEM)

• Collating and keeping an up-to-date list of individual manuscript progress, using Excel or another program

• Exploring other Springer journals and similar journals in the field (including smaller independent or student journals), and providing suggested updates or changes to IJSME’s author guidelines

• Helping to identify potential diverse reviewers for manuscripts (a task that is becoming increasing more difficult)

• Identifying barriers or challenges prospective authors may face when navigating the IJSME platform and using IJSME guidelines and materials

• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism

• Acting as a liaison as needed via emails and other written communications

• Ensuring deadlines are met

• Performing other administrative support as required

The ideal candidate will have theoretical and/or practical experience in science and/or mathematics education. They will have previous experience with the peer review process and will be comfortable with APA format (including mechanics of style). The ideal candidate will also be an effective communicator with strong organizational skills. Lived experience, as it pertains to the RAship, will also be considered. Applications from individuals from equity deserving groups are encouraged. The work will be conducted online and working hours are flexible in order to facilitate accessible and inclusive working conditions.

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 app