Research Assistant
Core
Part-time junior analyst supporting the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy at McGill University by collecting and analyzing qualitative data on the Quebec information ecosystem, specifically for the October 2026 provincial election.
Role type
Junior research analyst (qualitative data collection)
Builds
Datasets and analysis reports on the Quebec social media ecosystem
Domain
Political science / Social media monitoring / Quebec election
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Qualitative data collection, Data labeling, Social media data management, Avatar-based content scanning, Entity analysis
Preferred skills
Familiarity with Quebec social media ecosystem
Technologies
Social media platforms (unspecified)
Responsibilities
Extend seedlists for Quebec information ecosystem analysis, Scan and document content across major social media platforms regarding the 2026 election, Communicate findings and converge on conclusions, Provide general support to research activities
Seniority
Junior, part-time