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Research in Arabic and English on Protest in Lebanon. Ability to compile annotated bibliographies, and also research in historical documents for evidence of protest activities.

and Qualifications:

We are seeking to hire a student researcher with robust Arabic-language, research skills and a familiarity with Palestinian and Lebanese contexts in order to investigate protest histories spanning over 100 years. The researcher will play a key role in supporting this project by gathering, organizing, and synthesizing a wide range of source materials.

Primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive literature reviews, preparing annotated bibliographies, and carrying out targeted searches across online databases and archival repositories. The researcher will also be responsible for developing spreadsheet-based tools to categorize, organize, and store research materials in a structured and accessible manner, ensuring that findings are easy to retrieve and build upon as the project develops. The ideal candidate should have a solid command of Arabic, enabling them to conduct research using primary and secondary sources in the language, and should be conversant with the historical and political contexts of Palestine and Lebanon.



Familiarity with basic web-based platforms for database development and interface design is also required, as the researcher may be asked to help adapt or maintain digital tools for organizing and presenting research. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in gaining hands-on research experience on a historically significant project.

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.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

📌 Undergraduate Research Assistant (Canada)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Canada