Top Research Jobs in Ottawa

Conduct bibliographic and documentary research, process data using quantitative discourse analysis software and qualitative methodology, compile a political discourse corpus, and prepare graphs and tables. Fluency in Spanish is required, along with TXN skills, data-processing expertise, and graph-creation ability. The position runs from September 24 through December 14, 2026, for 120 total hours, with work conducted in English and French.

Manage manuscript and peer-review workflow records, organize files, track submissions and reviewer activity, maintain reviewer expertise and contact records, and prepare routine administrative correspondence using approved templates. The role supports research operations for the Faculty of Education and requires 130 hours between September 2026 and April 2027.

Leads communications, administration, project coordination, compliance, reporting, and research promotion for a university Faculty of Medicine Research Office. Develops newsletters, web and social content, research profiles, reports, and promotional materials; coordinates funding programs, events, grants, contracts, committees, and review processes; manages administrative and financial workflows; supports stakeholders and ensures policy compliance. Requires strong bilingual communication, organization, research administration, project management, analysis, and relationship-building skills.

Conduct research on Quebec environmental, land-use planning, and energy laws; prepare literature reviews, documentary syntheses, parliamentary committee and public hearing analyses, data analyses, and article drafts. Provide weekly reports of completed work and hours. The role requires advanced knowledge of Quebec parliamentary and administrative institutions and enrollment in a doctoral program in public administration.

Conduct literature reviews on language policies at Canadian and European universities and recent research on science in French. Support drafting a synthesis document on science in French. The position is based on the main campus, runs from October 1 through December 22, 2026, and requires 130 total work hours. Work is conducted in French under the supervision of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Supports the Centre for International Policy Studies through conference and seminar note-taking, report and briefing-note drafting, research content production, information gathering and organization, and possible academic coordination with speakers. The role requires strong bilingual writing, synthesis, analytical, organizational, and deadline-management skills, along with an interest in public policy and international issues.

Assist the Jean Paul Dionne Symposium Student Planning Team with symposium planning and logistics, peer review, fundraising and marketing initiatives, and social media. The role requires independent work and collaboration with directors. Three positions are available for French, English, or bilingual French/English students in the Faculty of Education. Prior symposium experience is preferred, and students with financial obligations receive priority.

Graduate research interns will own end-to-end projects to build customer world models and proactive intelligence: developing representation learning, foundation model, RL/agentic methods, evaluation frameworks, and shipping research into production to improve customer decision-making.

Supports philanthropy fundraisers through prospect research, donor intelligence, stewardship, proposal development, and relationship-management administration. The role prepares prospect profiles, donor communications, reports, and impact updates; maintains accurate records in Raiser's Edge; tracks portfolio milestones and commitments; supports legacy giving; and improves research and stewardship processes. It collaborates with program, communications, business development, and international teams while handling sensitive donor information accurately and confidentially.

Assists with preparing grant applications, provides research support for a SSHRC project, and contributes to publications during the fall semester. The role requires 130 hours of work from September 21 through December 22, 2026, under faculty supervision.

Supports the planning, promotion, setup, delivery, and cleanup of feminist events at the University of Ottawa and off-campus locations. Responsibilities include food and refreshment setup, accessibility support, ticketing, registration, check-in, signage, materials, student outreach, social media promotion, and providing welcoming assistance to attendees. The role also performs other event-related logistical tasks as needed.

Creates a blog or similar publication about the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, focusing on Indigenous elements, Canadian Indigenous perspectives, environmental peacebuilding, and related themes. The role requires conference participation and involves 28 hours of work between September 21 and October 9, 2026.

Advises faculty researchers on project development, budgets, resources, funding applications, and grant requirements. Tracks funding opportunities, supports interinstitutional initiatives, develops research administration processes, and leads workshops. Promotes research achievements through awards, media, and public outreach. Conducts research trend analysis and prepares reports for strategic planning. Manages special projects, partnerships, and relationships with researchers, granting agencies, university units, and external organizations.

Manages the Berkman Library and coordinates services for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Provides advanced reference, research liaison, information literacy instruction, workshops, document delivery, and interlibrary loan services. Develops collections and information resources, supports teaching and research teams, and manages human, financial, and documentation resources. Requires an accredited MLIS, relevant professional experience, health sciences knowledge, library technology expertise, service-planning experience, strong communication skills, and bilingual English-French proficiency.

Assists with a Vista Grant application in French and English, collaborates with investigators, and applies prior stakeholder experience in experiential learning through CDEL and the Faculty of Education Methods Lab. The position involves 130 hours of research support from September 15 through December 22, 2026.

Conduct a literature review of South Korean social policies since 1992, covering relevant ministries and agencies, their budgets, population aging, and policy responses debated in South Korea. The role requires advanced comprehension of written Korean and a master’s degree in political science. The position involves 130 hours of research work during the Fall 2026 semester.

Conduct scripted telephone research interviews with consumers, collect detailed opinions, accurately transcribe responses, and deliver high-quality market research data. The role requires polite and persuasive communication, strong typing, computer proficiency, independent troubleshooting, adaptability, and reliable performance in repetitive tasks. This work-from-home position includes paid training, flexible evening scheduling, occasional Saturday shifts, and periodic in-person availability in the London, Ontario area.

Research newly launched technology products, create and maintain accurate Magento product listings, update specifications and pricing, audit catalog data, validate information using AI-powered tools, and monitor competitors. The role requires strong attention to detail, product research and analytical skills, familiarity with e-commerce platforms, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Conduct advanced in vivo neuroscience research using rodent models, including cranial window and stereotaxic surgeries, intracranial AAV delivery, disease-model cohort generation, behavioral assays, and longitudinal imaging. Manage anesthesia, postoperative care, surgical records, IACUC compliance, and animal welfare. Preferred work includes miniscope and awake head-fixed imaging, neural indicators, tracers, implanted devices, advanced behavioral testing, and downstream tissue analysis.

Conducts in-depth legal and business research for attorneys and administrative teams, synthesizes findings, advises on research strategies, manages research projects, and evaluates information resources. Develops training curricula, delivers onboarding, monitors legal-industry developments and emerging AI research technologies, maintains newsletters and intranet content, and recommends resource purchases. Requires expert knowledge of legal and business research platforms, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.

Conduct telephone market research surveys with respondents in the United States and Canada, recruit panel members, record responses accurately, and assist with portal access and technical inquiries. The role requires professional customer service, efficient task management, collaboration with research teams, bilingual English and Spanish communication, and a flexible schedule including weekend shifts. This is a remote position requiring a private workspace, compatible Windows computer, reliable internet, and telephone equipment.

Open expression-of-interest opportunity for professionals with demonstrated impact in areas such as engineering, policy, cybersecurity, auditing, standards, or program management. Applicants should describe an achievement that influenced corporate practices, public policy, widely used software, or their broader field, and explain their interest in working with AVERI. Formal credentials are less important than verifiable impact.

Lead cybersecurity risk strategy for frontier AI auditing. Design secure audit systems and privacy-enhancing technologies, evaluate AI-related cybersecurity risks, develop code and data tools, and strengthen internal IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include access controls, data protection, device management, incident response readiness, and communicating threat models, cryptography, and risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Provides strategic and hands-on biostatistical leadership across pharmaceutical discovery, translational, biomarker, and early research programs. Designs studies, analyzes complex biological datasets, develops advanced statistical methods and reproducible R workflows, and translates evidence into portfolio decisions. The role collaborates with quantitative and scientific functions, supports publications and external partnerships, mentors statisticians, and advances data-driven analytical practices.

Conduct research on intergroup relations, attitudes, identity, and belonging in a Montreal neighborhood. Responsibilities include analyzing survey data, compiling census data, and analyzing interviews with neighborhood residents using quantitative and qualitative research methods.