Part-Time Research Position with Professor Shirley Moody-Turner
Part-Time Research Position with Professor Shirley Moody-Turner
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Professor Shirley Moody-Turner is seeking applicants for a part-time Research Assistant to conduct intensive digital archival and bibliographic research to support the completion of the Anna Julia Cooper biography under contract with Yale University Press.
Job duties to include:
database searches particularly newspapers and periodicals
bibliographic research and literature reviews
digital and archival research
document scanning
Requirements qualifications and/or competencies:
demonstrated research skills in these areas
knowledge of 19th-early 20th American literature/intellectual history
excellent organizational and communication skills
keen attention to detail
ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
Schedule:
The research will start in June and run for approximately 80 hours.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $25/hour.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
