Undergraduate Research Assistant

2 months ago


Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

**Competition ID**:

- 3690

**Internal Closing Date**:

- October 7, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- October 7, 2024

**# of Openings**:

- 2
- **Salary Information**:

- Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid

**Travel Frequency**:
**Employee Group**:

- Casual Employee

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:
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**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to Dr. Fabricio Telo and Dr. Greg Simmons.

**SUMMARY**

The research assistant will work on the project “Canadian Corporations Abroad: The Case of Brazilian Traction Light and Power during Brazil’s Military Dictatorship of 1964-1985,” funded by Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and coordinated by Dr. Fabricio Telo (Sociology Department) in partnership with Dr. Greg Simmons (Criminology Department). The work will be done mainly remotely in British Columbia, with eventual in-person meetings on the Surrey campus.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Transcribe interviews;
- Do library, archive, and online research;
- Summarize historical documents;
- Assist with data management;
- Prepare summary reports and craft Power Point presentations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Currently enrolled in at least one course in Sociology, Criminology, History, Political Science or another relevant program at KPU;
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new skills and follow protocols.
- Demonstrated oral and written English language skills. Knowledge of Portuguese, French, and/or Spanish will be considered an asset.
- Detail oriented, with good organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work alone or in groups.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultural environments; and readiness to adopt a productive working culture (timekeeping, time management, collegiality, mutual respect, etc.).
- **Salary Information**

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $23.00

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.



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