Research Assistant – Relation-Based Epistemology

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

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.