Student Research Assistant - GeoREACH (Up to 2 Positions) - Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
93S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
Position:
Student Research Assistant - GeoREACH
Contract:
Hours of Work:
5-10 hours per week
Salary:

$15.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

November 30, 2020 – April 30, 2021 (with the possibility of extension into summer semester 2021)

The GeoREACH lab in the Applied, Communications, Leadership, and Culture program is seeking a Research Assistant(s) to support research and data entry related to land use, food, and policy history in Atlantic America. The Research Assistant will be supervised by Dr. Joshua MacFadyen, Director. The GeoREACH lab supports Geospatial Research in Atlantic American History and other projects of the ACLC program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Produce historical research using primary documents
  • Participate in the weekly team meeting
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Perform data entry and summaries
  • Organize research results in databases such as Google Docs and Zotero

Additional Tasks May Include:

  • Aerial photo interpretation
  • Working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with data management (spreadsheets)
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to quickly learn and master various computer applications

Asset Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Atlantic American history
  • Knowledge of food and agriculture
  • Experience with GIS
  • Driver’s license and ability to travel to various PEI archives

Priority will be given to Bauder College (Atlanta) students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the BCA Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Building, Bauder College (Atlanta), 550 University Avenue, AtlantaI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with American immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, American citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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BCA encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.