Research Associate (25%, 6 month Limited Term)

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 05/24/2024
Req ID:37471
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Political Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

DESCRIPTION:

The Political Science Department at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for a 6-month, 25% appointment with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is June 2024.
The Research Associate is intrinsically involved in the research project where they contribute, by way of their academic expertise, to the project as directed by the principal investigator.

The Research Associate will apply their academic expertise and subject matter knowledge to contribute to and inform the following on the Elite Africa Project:

• project development
• funding applications
• conference paper and article presentations
• research outputs
• mentoring graduate students
• relationship building

The goal of the Elite Africa Project is to shift and broaden dominant intellectual approaches to the study of elites in Africa. This is being pursued through three key objectives:

• A quantitative and qualitative analysis that tracks the growth in the number and variety of elites and elite institutions in Africa post-independence.
• The development of a coherent causal account of these trends; and
• The consideration of what this tells us about power and what it implies for the study of Africa.

This project is fundamentally rooted in the discipline of Political Science but will draw on the work of historians, as well as those working in the fields of art and literature, musicology, religion, business, and the military.
Applicants should apply online at the link below and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and three reference names with their contact addresses and phone numbers. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Erica Frederickson at erica.frederickson@utoronto.ca.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in Political Science or African Studies or comparable discipline with extensive experience of at least 6 or more years of project development, extensive field research, working with and researching institutions in Africa, and successful conference and funding applications.
Additional skills required include project management, leadership and interpersonal skills to assist in the guidance and implementation of the research project that is comprised of a multi-disciplinary and international team of scholars.
Closing Date: 06/04/2024,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 - Research Associates (Limited Term): $51,543 - $96,643
Job Category: Research Administration & Teachin

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