Research Assistant III – History

at  Brandon University

APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY: 4:30 P.M. ON OCTOBER 23, 2023

Classification: Research Assistant III
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: History
Wage or Salary: $20.04/hr.
Hours of Work: 151 hours
Start Date: October 24, 2023, or mutually agreed upon.
Number of Positions available: 1
Length of Appointment:(indicate end date of employment): 8 months to June 30, 2024
Course title and number (if applicable): n/a
Date Issued: October 16, 2023
Qualifications/Experience:
– Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
– Strong communication skills
The following qualifications/experience would be assets:
– Familiarity and proven experience with historical research methods
– Experience creating and/or working with oral history sources

– Experience working with primary sources

• Experience with the production of history-related products

– Project coordination experience
Duties:
– Participate in oral history methodological training
– Carry out contextual research related to experiences with the COVID-19 global pandemic in Manitoba
– Prepare oral history questionnaires tailored to specific interview subjects
– Schedule and participate in the recruitment of interviewees
– Carry out 12 oral history interviews (each interview approximately 2 hours long) related to experiences with the global pandemic in Manitoba and the ways in which technologies (old and new) impacted these experiences
– Schedule and complete interview transcription, summaries, and related archival documentation
and other relevant duties as assigned.
To Apply:
Please email a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications for the position to Laurence Le Moine in the Arts Office at lemoinel@brandonu.ca. Please use the subject header “History RA Position.”
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request

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