Research Assistant, History

1 week ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Dr. Kyle Jackson.

SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will be engaged in research with primary and secondary source materials, assisting a faculty member with historical research on Northeast India.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research in various historical databases, online archival repositories, and library catalogues
  • Read, analyze, and summarize diverse sources, including journal articles, e-books, historical texts, photographs and film, and physical books
  • Review literature as required
  • Communicate with external partners and researchers as required
  • Identify and pursue research on historical themes of relevance to the project
  • Compile data with precision, paying attention to detail and context
  • Attend periodic research team meetings (in-person and online) to discuss ideas, research findings, and progress

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to read large amounts of text closely
  • Ability to think organically in an unstructured research environment, developing and following new leads as the project grows
  • Good interpersonal, organization, research, and written skills
  • A professional and positive attitude
  • Ability to think creatively about the past
  • Enjoyment of historical research and solitary reading
  • Ability to use Word and (basic) Excel
  • Ability to read cursive writing an asset
  • Demonstrated attention to quality work and precise attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with colonial, creative (e.g., graphic history: history-based comics), global and/or South Asian histories is an asset.
  • 3.67 GPA or higher is an asset.
  • Language skills in a Northeast Indian language are an asset, but not required.
  • Must be a current student at KPU; students majoring in History are especially encouraged to apply.

*Salary Information  

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $27.05

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