PHR Graduate Research Assistant

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
August 22, 2022
Opportunities: 
Part-time Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences
Population & Social Sciences

Position Title: PHR Graduate Research Assistant

Hours: 200 hours with a maximum of 20 hours in any given week.

Compensation: $25/hour not to exceed $5,000

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct original research and updates or expands upon existing research, primarily with resources in the UCSF Archives & Special Collections (ASC), related to various university history topics.
  • Assist with research at other California institutions which may require in-state travel.
  • Write summaries and reports, creates timelines, historical essays, fact sheets for specific historical subjects based on this research.
  • Collaborate with the ASC staff to identify materials for digitization.
  • Identify source information and creates detailed bibliographies for research projects.
  • Conduct literature reviews.
  • Collaborate with other university departments/committees, and/or community organizations on projects related to university history.
Job Requirements: 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience conducting research in an archives setting, familiarity with historical document searches and citation protocols.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and experience managing projects.
  • Strong writing, editing, and copy-editing skills.
  • Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through historical methodology and archival practice.
How to Apply: 

Send cover letter + CV to [email protected]

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California