Job Posting: Graduate Student Research Assistant
Electronic Textual Cultures Lab (ETCL; etcl.uvic.ca)
An interdisciplinary research project on campus seeks a part-time (12 hours per week) U Victoria graduate research assistant with technology-oriented interests and qualifications in humanities research and writing as well as digital humanities activities. The successful applicant will also be responsible for developing durable and stable relationships with community partners and project participants.
Specific duties may include:
- Creating project bibliographies;
- Researching existing projects and platforms for working with and/or producing digital texts;
- Researching editorial theories and workflows established by existing projects and applying to upcoming projects;
- Drafting project documentation and publications;
- Researching and developing contact information for potential project partners;
- Assisting in planning and putting on project meetings and consultations;
- Other duties as determined by project leadership.
Required experience and qualifications:
- BA in a related field;
- Humanities-based research experience;
- Experience working in a team environment.
This position will be based in the Electronic Textual Cultures Lab at the University of Victoria. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work both independently and with a consultative research team.
The salary for this position will conform with the standard Graduate Research Assistant rates, and the term will span approximately 4 to 6 months, beginning in October 2014.
Applications, comprising a brief cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three referees, may be sent electronically to <etcl@uvic.ca>. Applications will be reviewed beginning 6 October, and the position will remain open until a candidate is found.