Lecturer at the University of Cambridge Dept. Of Middle Eastern Studies seeks short-term research assistant. This is a position for an undergraduate or graduate student to conduct basic library and archival research at the University of Minnesota IHRC library, or libraries in the Harvard University or Columbia University area, starting immediately. RA will be expected to work five-ten hours per week. All research must be completed by 31 January 2011. Through email interaction with the Primary Investigator, RA will collect, organize, and send research materials gathered from relevant libraries, electronically and digitally where possible. Application deadline: November 15, 2010.
RA Position for University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge, Dept. Of Middle Eastern Studies
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading Universities, with an outstanding reputation for academic achievement and research. For more information on the Dept. Of Middle Eastern Studies, see http://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/dmes/
Lecturer at the University of Cambridge Dept. Of Middle Eastern Studies seeks short-term research assistant. This is a position for an undergraduate or graduate student to conduct basic library and archival research at the University of Minnesota IHRC library, or libraries in the Harvard University or Columbia University area, starting immediately. Through email interaction with the Primary Investigator, RA will collect, organize, and send research materials gathered from relevant libraries, electronically and digitally where possible. RA will be expected to work five-ten hours per week, at an hourly rate of £12.19 - £13.32, depending on education and experience. Total hours will depend on research results and grant budget. All research must be completed by 31 January 2011.
Active interest in Middle East politics and history helpful but not necessary. Applicants should have basic social science research skills, including familiarity with a wide range of library databases, and have access to one of the above-mentioned libraries. A highly organized and detail-oriented student is required for this position.
To apply:
1) Fill out Part I (required) and Part 3 (optional) of form "Chris 6", available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/
and return with your CV, to Dr. Lori A. Allen at laa29@cam.ac.uk, no later than 15 November 2010, 12:00 noon, EST.
If you do not hear anything by 20 November 2010, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
For detailed information:
Further particulars2 - research assistant_29_10.doc
