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Position Summary:

The Indian Ocean World Centre (IOWC) at McGill University seeks one (1) part-time MA student research assistant, whose primary responsibility will be to facilitate the IOWC’s research activities and events. This position is for a specialist assistant in the history of the Indian Ocean World. For more information on the IOWC’s activities, see: https://indianoceanworldcentre.com/ and https://www.appraisingrisk.com/

Interested applicants should submit a 1-page CV and a 1-page cover letter.

Qualifications:

The following skills and qualifications would be advantageous:

BA in History or related field required.

Competence required in at least two of the following research languages: Bengali, Hindi, and Persian.

On-the-ground work experience in the Indian Ocean World (e.g., East Africa, South or Southeast Asia, or the Middle East).

Experience of archival research and excellence in academic writing.

Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Hourly Salary:

$29.21

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Peterson Hall

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-02-03

Position End Date:

2025-05-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-01-24

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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