Position Type
UBC Vancouver Work Learn Program
ID
854321
Faculty of Arts
Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies
WL W18 Research Assistant
Job Description
The Research Assistant will assist in developing and organizing an international research network and conference as part of the UBC Excellence Cluster on Migration (https://migration.ubc.ca/people/markus-hallensleben), including publications in English and German. Under the supervisor’s guidance, the student is expected to contribute with their own research interest and actively participate in a SSHRC funding application (for either a conference or Insight Development grant). Duties include editing an interdisciplinary book project, assisting in editing research papers and conference contributions; assisting with correspondences; event organization including budgeting; photocopying and scanning research material; locating research sources and compiling bibliographies in Endnote and RefWorks; image editing; clearing copyrights; signing out library books; running research and related errands independently and under supervision. As part of the outcome of the project, a graduate student would also be expected on working towards their own publications.
Qualifications
Strong research and communication skills; previous editing experience and experience in event or conference organization desirable; knowledge of German language and literature desirable but not required; high interest in cultural studies and interdisciplinary knowledge in Migration Studies and European Studies; excellent editing/ writing/ computer skills a must; familiarity with WORD, REFWORKS, ENDOTE, EXCEL and PAGES (Mac) helpful.
Student Learning Components
Anticipated skill and knowledge acquisition: Attend workshops for editing/bibliographical software; learn how to plan and run an international network and event; gain competency and knowledge of current practices and research trends in interdisciplinary German studies (literature and culture; migration studies); get involved in an international research project with opportunity to connect to researchers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, and the US; develop their own career path from undergraduate student to academic position. Mentorship for their own publications, encouragement for professional administrative work and feedback is provided on an ongoing basis with the goal of performing at a highly professional level. This job allows for applying theoretical knowledge in European literature and cultural studies to other fields (i.e., migration studies). It intends to prepare a student for future professional work at publishing houses, governmental organization, NGOs, and other research organizations including universities.
Position Classification
Salary / Wage
21.00
Hours Per Week
10
Total Number of Hours per Student Position
100-200 (Depending on one or two RAs hired)
Experience Level
All Current Undergraduate and Graduate Students preferable in a Masters Program, a Phd Program, Graduated with an Undergraduate Degree, or Graduated with a Graduate Degree (Masters or Phd)
Preferred Degrees/Disciplines
Arts/Social Sciences
Is this Work Learn position research oriented?
Yes
Work Learn Supervisor
Markus Hallensleben
Work Learn Supervisor Email
Work Learn Administrator
Diane Smyth
Work Learn Administrator Email
Anticipated Start Date
September 24, 2018
Posting Date
August 1, 2018
Expiration Date(Required)
September 20, 2018
Application Procedures
Please send Resume and other documents to
Additional Documents Requested.
Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample, Class Schedule