Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant
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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Position Details
We are currently seeking an undergraduate research assistant to work on a SSHRC-funded research project titled “Postal Power: Colonial Networks and the Canadian Postal Service.” The research assistant in this role will be an integral part of the research team (consisting of four people: Dr. Miranda Leibel at the University of Lethbridge, Dr. Justin Leifso at the University of Victoria, and a graduate student research assistant from the University of Victoria).
The project involves primary archival research, data analysis, and maintaining communication and adherence to timelines across the research team.
Duties:
The project involves primary archival research, data analysis, and maintaining communication and adherence to timelines across the research team.
Duties:
- Create and maintain archival datasets (e.g., proper formatting of all archival photographs, initial transcriptions, and organization based on relevant themes).
- Create and maintain the digital repository of archival sources.
- Maintain communication with entire research team, including coordination of meetings.
Hours/Timeframe/Salary:
$22.57/hour for a total of 340 hours (weekly hours may vary, but this is estimated at approx. 10 hours/week throughout the academic year). 340 hours are to be completed between September 2025 and May 2026.
Application:
Please email Dr. Miranda Leibel ([email protected]) with your CV and a letter explaining how and why the position interests you, how it fits in with your studies, career or goals. Please note that applications that do not contain both the CV and letter of intent will not be considered at this time. Applications will be accepted until August 21st, 2025.
Position Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong computer skills (including Google Drive and Microsoft Office), experience using NVivo software is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and strong organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in/experience with archival research methods is an asset.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Hiring Range indicated in Position Details
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Campus
Lethbridge
Employment Group
Student
Position Category
Other
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