Islamophobia Research Hub at York University Bilingual (English/French) Research Assistant (Muslim Youth and Storytelling)

The Islamophobia Research Hub is a dynamic space for scholars, activists, and professionals passionate about addressing and dismantling Islamophobia in its evolving forms. By joining our team, you will be part of groundbreaking work that combines academic rigour with real-world impact. Together, we strive to generate actionable solutions and empower communities to advocate for justice and equity.

The Islamophobia Research Hub at York University is seeking a Research Assistant to support a SSHRC-funded Partnership project led by Dr. Abdelwahed Mekki-Barrada (Université Laval) exploring how Muslim youth live and express emotional distress (and/or emotional wellbeing) in Canada and if and how they use storytelling and artistic expression to navigate identity, belonging, and resistance to Islamophobia. Reporting to Dr. Nadia Hasan at York University, the RA will have the opportunity to contribute to a community-engaged project that aims to centre the voices of Muslim youth by documenting their experiences and creative practices through interviews and artistic collaborations.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about community-engaged research, youth empowerment, and the arts as a tool for social change.

Project: Voices of Anger and Hope: Virtual and Ethnographic Narrative Strategies of Anger and Hope Adopted by Muslim Youth in Canada, Europe and the Maghreb
Location: York University, Toronto (Hybrid or Remote Work Possible)
Hours: 8–16 hours per week
Term: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Compensation: $30/hour
Start date: March 3, 2025

Deadline to Apply: February 14, 2025

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