Graduate Student Research position in the Department of Educational Studies
Graduate Student Research Position Available
Department of Educational Studies – Faculty of Education
DESCRIPTION: Seeking one graduate student at the master’s or doctoral level to work on a research project that will investigate the pedagogical values, professional careers, and personal life courses of Canada’s earliest special education teachers.
The two-year Hampton Grant funded project is directed by Dr. Jason Ellis, Assistant professor, EDST, and is entitled “A Special Vocation: Teachers of Early Special Education Classes in Two Canadian City School Systems, 1910 to 1945.”
CONDITIONS: The Graduate student researchers will receive an hourly wage of $24.96 for a master’s student or $27.04 for a doctoral student with benefits.
POSITION: ARCHIVAL RESEARCHER.
The starting date for this position is approximately October 1, 2014, with an end date of November 15, 2014. The hours of work are 5 hours per week with the possibility of extension of the position from six to twelve weeks.
NATURE OF WORK: The archival researcher will conduct research in archives and libraries in the Greater Vancouver Area, likely including (but possibly not limited to) research at UBC Libraries and at the City of Vancouver Archives (1150 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC). The archival researcher will review and photograph archival documents and enter information from these documents into a database. The archival researcher will also consult with Dr. Ellis on research. There may be a possibility to participate in the preparation of conference presentations and scholarly publications based on the research to be conducted.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- The applicant must currently be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia.
- A background in History (e.g. BA, MA or other degree or diploma, major or minor concentration, in History) would be an asset, but is not a requirement. Applicants with a background in any social science or humanities field are urged to apply.
Experience:
- (Required.) Knowledge and experience conducting research in a social sciences or humanities field.
- (Required.) Knowledge of basic database or spreadsheet desktop applications (e.g. MS Excel), or willingness to be trained in MS Excel and other applications.
- (Not required, but would be an asset.) Knowledge and experience conducting research with primary historical sources.
- (Not required, but would be an asset.) Experience working in a formal archives, e.g. provincial archives, local archives, historical society archives, etc.
Skills:
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to think and work independently, while following timelines and meeting deadlines.
- Data entry and MS Excel skills.
Please submit:
- a cover letter that is no more than one page in length and that speaks specifically to your qualifications for the position;
- an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae;
- names, titles, and contact information for two academic or professional references.
Please submit all materials by email to Dr. Jason Ellis (j.ellis@ubc.ca) no later than 11:59 PM on September 22, 2014.