Research Assistant Ii Department Of English

Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University
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Position Vacancy Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on April 12, 2023
Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Arts / English
Wage or Salary: $15.71/hour Research Assistant II (RAII)
Hours of Work: 20/week for 14 weeks (280 Hours total)
Start Date: April 24, 2023
Number of Positions available: 1
Length of Appointment: Until July 28, 2023
Course title and number (if applicable):
Date Issued: April 5, 2023 Qualifications/Experience:

  • Must have an interest in historical, literary research;
  • Must have strong organizational skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to acquire valuable training in paleography, archival research, and academic editing and publishing. Duties: Dr. Smid is working on a research project funded by SSHRC, analyzing honey bees as literary signifiers of climate change. As part of the project, Dr. Smid is preparing a new critical edition of a 17th-c text, The Parliament of Bees.
  • Complete an online course in early modern paleography;
  • Read and transcribe the handwritten manuscript of The Parliament of Bees;
  • Compile and summarize research on early modern literary bees;
  • Create or edit bibliographies, in-text citations, and/or footnotes;
  • Attend virtual and/or in-person meetings and other relevant duties as assigned.
To Apply: The application package should include a brief cover letter, an updated CV, and the names of three references and be emailed to Dr. Deanna Smid (smidd@brandonu.ca). 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. 03.2022

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  • Job Id
    JD2160784
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Brandon, MB, Canada
  • Education
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