Graduate Research Assistant - GenAI and Self-Accommodation - Fall 2026

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Posting Information:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday October 15th, 12:00AM

Academic department: Geography & Environmental Management

Academic term: Fall 2026

Mode of delivery: In-person

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0.50 appointment = 1

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QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must have completed an MA degree in a field related to Human Geography/Disability Studies.

Experiential Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have knowledge of disability geography and disability studies. They should have experience of conducting research interviews and analyzing textual source material. Experience of doing research with disabled people is an asset. The position requires: a demonstrated ability to work independently; sound methodological judgment; project management skills; excellent communication and time-management skills; a CORE2 ethics certificate and knowledge of the research ethics system at UWaterloo; and the ability to complete work according to agreed-upon timelines with limited day-to-day supervision. The candidate will be expected to communicate regularly with the research team, and seek guidance when necessary. Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate citation and file management systems are essential. GRA's are required to be on campus while holding the position and available to meet with the supervisor in person as required.

Course Specific Requirements

The role involves creating a database of scholarly and grey literature using Zotero and other tools; data analysis skills, including discourse analysis and thematic textual analysis; keeping record of bibliographic information, inclusion and search terms, and
other relevant methodological documentation; experience with or willingness to learn Zotero, Trello, Teams and Dropbox; shared preparation of a research ethics protocol; project management; preparing analytical summaries.

Compensation: $58.46 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Doctoral)

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All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, specifically at the University of Waterloo, before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Graduate Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 5524.01, and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the collective agreement between the University and CUPE 5524 (email contact: [email protected]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.