Support scholarly peer review at the University of Ottawa as a Research Assistant using Excel, publication searches, and educational research expertise.
This Research Assistant supports Canadian Journal of Education Co-Editors with Anglophone reviewer database maintenance. The work involves verifying metadata, assessing research expertise, and recommending qualified peer reviewers for educational manuscripts. You will also support literature review and grant application activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and update Anglophone reviewer metadata
- Verify affiliations, expertise, publications, and specializations
- Identify gaps within the reviewer database
- Recommend reviewers aligned with manuscript expertise
- Support literature reviews and grant applications
Requirements:
- Experience working with academic journal editors
- Familiarity with scholarly peer-review processes
- Knowledge of Canadian Journal of Education scholarship
- Proficiency organizing and filtering large Excel datasets
- Strong organization, detail, independence, and confidentiality
Apply educational research knowledge, scholarly searching, and precise database management to strengthen CJE peer-review coordination.
Academic Journal Research Assistant employer: University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes diversity and equity. As a part-time professor in the Faculty of Education, you will have the opportunity to engage with motivated students while contributing to innovative research and teaching practices. The university fosters professional growth through collaborative initiatives and provides a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and respect.
