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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Student Research Assistant, LLPA
Posting Number 02306SA
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Grade or Pay Level SA - Pay Level II
Salary Range $19.53/hour
Position Type Student Research Assistant
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Student Assistants
Start Date 09/03/2024
End Date
Day of the Week Other
Shift N/A
Work ArrangementsThe position is located at the New Westminster Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:1. Fall 2024 Sept 3 - Dec 19, 2024This position will be located in the Faculty of Language, Literature, and Performing Arts, and also undertaken in the field and at Lobe Studios.
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The RoleThe Student Research Assistant, LLPA is responsible for recording, cataloging, curating, and editing environmental audio samples, such as birdsong, water sounds, and ambient noise.
ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of supervisor, the SRA duties include:\xc2\xb7Collects, summarizes, and organizes research materials and data.\xc2\xb7Regularly visits natural environments to capture audio recording of birdsong and ambient sound.\xc2\xb7Keeps a detailed record, naming files to indicate location, date and species.
\xc2\xb7Curates and catalogues recorded and provided sounds.\xc2\xb7Edits sounds to create samples.\xc2\xb7Check the edited audio recordings for usable quality i.e. without clicks, pops, wind noise, distortion etc.\xc2\xb7Upload edited recordings to an online database.\xc2\xb7Label files with accuracy.\xc2\xb7Creates a sample instrument of natural sounds\xc2\xb7Assists with maintenance of all fieldwork equipment.\xc2\xb7Troubleshoots effectively and resourcefully.\xc2\xb7Meets deadlines as agreed with principal researchers.\xc2\xb7Performs other duties as assigned.To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need\xc2\xb7Able to work collaboratively with researchers, artists, and sound engineers.\xc2\xb7Careful attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.\xc2\xb7Commitment to academic integrity.\xc2\xb7Familiarity with College resources, particularly in the music technology area.\xc2\xb7Excellent audio recording skills.\xc2\xb7Familiarity with Ableton Live is an asset.\xc2\xb7Keen attention to detail.\xc2\xb7Strong problem-solving and time management ability.\xc2\xb7The ability to organize and catalogue large amounts of audio material\xc2\xb7Interest in at least one of the following research areas would be an asset: ecology, acoustic ecology, ornithology, field recording, data capture, decolonialization and Indigenous land use.\xc2\xb7Transport that confers the ability to access the natural environmental locations with equipment\xc2\xb7Be available for at least two half-days (during the week) in the last two weeks in October for off-site studio work at Lobe\xc2\xb7Be available on the day and evening of November 1st for sound check and performanceDomestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; ORThe domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work termInternational students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - \xe2\x80\x9cMay accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.\xe2\x80\x9d Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.
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Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoPosting Detail InformationOpen Date 05/12/2022
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Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease include the following:- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.- Domestic or International student status- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:1. Fall 2024- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.
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