Research Assistant, History

at  Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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.

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
• Must be a current student at KPU; students majoring in History are especially encouraged to apply
• Language skills in a Northeast Indian language are an asset, but not required
• Salary Information
  Anticipated hourly pay rate: $24.65

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

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