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Qualifications:

Demonstrated research skills in digital, archival, and bibliographic research., Knowledge of 19th-early 20th American literature and intellectual history., Excellent organizational and communication skills., Keen attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as part of a team..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct intensive digital, archival, and bibliographic research for a biography project.

Perform database searches, particularly in newspapers and periodicals.

Carry out literature reviews and document scanning.

Support the completion of the Anna Julia Cooper biography under contract with Yale University Press.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Professor Shirley Moody-Turner is seeking applicants for a part-time Research Assistant to conduct intensive digital, archival, and bibliographic research to support the completion of the Anna Julia Cooper biography under contract with Yale University Press.

Job duties to include:

database searches, particularly newspapers and periodicals
bibliographic research and literature reviews
digital and archival research
document scanning

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

demonstrated research skills in these areas
knowledge of 19th-early 20th American literature/intellectual history
excellent organizational and communication skills
keen attention to detail
ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.

Schedule:

The research will start in June and run for approximately 80 hours.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $25/hour.

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