PSAC – RA IV – Dept. of Philosophy

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 4,959,000 - 5,304,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandon University is seeking a Student Research Assistant in Philosophy for the Relation-Based Epistemology Project. The role involves literature reviews and bibliographic organization, with mentorship through a structured research process.

Two positions, 3 hours per week for 40 weeks, at $30.70 per hour, starting Oct 15, 2026 and ending Sep 1, 2027. Preference for a Master’s degree and strong analytical reading skills.

Qualifications

• Academic background or demonstrated interest in social epistemology, philosophy of interpersonal relationships, moral and epistemic obligation, normative ethics and political philosophy.
• Ability or willingness to develop skills in academic literature searches and philosophical research.
• Strong organizational skills for managing sources and bibliographies.
• Ability to read, analyze, and discuss complex philosophical material.
• Willingness to collaborate, receive training, and contribute to a research project from planning through completion.
• Preference given to those who hold a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth literature reviews on moral obligation, epistemic responsibility, epistemic normativity, and epistemic relationships.
• Research related topics such as epistemic wrongs, harms, injustice, accountability, and reconciliation.
• Locate and review sources using JSTOR and PhilPapers.
• Compile and organize bibliographies for different project sections.
• Participate in regular research meetings and discuss early manuscript drafts.
• Contribute to the development of research outputs, with possible co-authorship of a public-facing article.

Skills

Philosophical research

Literature reviews

Analytical reading

Bibliography management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Philosophy background

Job description

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on October 10, 2026.
Classification: Research Assistant IV
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Student Research Assistant – Relation-Based Epistemology Project
Department: Philosophy
Wage or Salary: $30.70/hr
Number of Hours to Work: 3 hours/week x 40 weeks
Start Date: October 15, 2026
Number of Positions available: 2
End Date of Employment: September 1, 2027
Course title and number (if applicable): NA
Date Issued: October 5, 2026

Qualifications/Experience:

• Academic background or demonstrated interest in: Social epistemology; Philosophy of interpersonal relationships; Moral and epistemic obligation; Normative ethics and political philosophy
• Ability or willingness to develop skills in academic literature searches and philosophical research.
• Strong organizational skills for managing sources and bibliographies.
• Ability to read, analyze, and discuss complex philosophical material.
• Willingness to collaborate, receive training, and contribute to a research project from initial planning through completion.
• Preference given to those who hold a Master’s degree

Key Duties:

• Conduct in-depth literature reviews on moral obligation, epistemic responsibility, epistemic normativity, and epistemic relationships.
• Research related topics such as epistemic wrongs, harms, injustice, accountability, and reconciliation.
• Locate and review sources using academic journals and databases such as JSTOR and PhilPapers.
• Compile and organize bibliographies for different project sections.
• Participate in regular research meetings and discuss early manuscript drafts
• Contribute to the development of research outputs, with a possible opportunity to co-author a public-facing philosophy article.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

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