Research Assistant I – Inclusive History & Local Archives (Hybrid)

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inclusive History Project (IHP) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks an undergraduate Research Assistant I to help explore the university's diverse histories. You will conduct library and archival research, using local newspapers, and assist with data collection and analysis under the supervision of a Co-Director of Research and the Program Coordinator for Digital Humanities.

Ideal candidates are self-starters enrolled in a Bachelor's program, with coursework in humanities or social

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program and able to commit to a research assistant role.
• Completed multiple upper-division courses in Humanities and/or Social Sciences.
• Solid ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Proficient with library databases such as ProQuest.

Responsibilities

• Perform library and archival research, including local newspapers.
• Collect, analyze, code, and tabulate data; participate in group observations.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Library databases (ProQuest)

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's program

Completed upper-division courses in Humanities/Social Sciences

Job description

The Inclusive History Project (IHP) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks an undergraduate Research Assistant I to help explore the university's diverse histories. You will conduct library and archival research, using local newspapers, and assist with data collection and analysis under the supervision of a Co-Director of Research and the Program Coordinator for Digital Humanities.

Ideal candidates are self-starters enrolled in a Bachelor's program, with coursework in humanities or social