RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Research Assistant

This is an hourly position as a research assistant. The research assistant will assist on a project working with Social Sciences faculty and the Dearborn Historical Museum.

Responsibilities*

• Work with the Dearborn Historical Museum to request records from the city of Dearborn administration
• Sort through the city's collection of historical photographs
• Create a finding aid that identifies Arab and Muslim content in collections
• Sort through the records of past administrations seeking related content
• Work with the staff of the museum, to provide brief descriptions of documents, images, and other materials
• This work will be conducted on site at the Dearborn Historical Museum
• Conduct oral history interviews with some subjects
• Provide transcripts of interviews
• Photograph local institutions

Required Qualifications*

The research assistant should be familiar with:

• Google Drive and Google Sheets
• Communicating professionally
• Oral history methodologies
• Collecting and analysis of archival materials
• Must have their own transportation
• Must be a current student

Desired Qualifications*

Prior experience working with archival materials.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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