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You would be working remotely but connecting with the main author/researcher and sometimes Zooming in with the group of coauthors. The main job function is research and communicating with people about potential contents ofthe book. Good Internet connectivity is important.  \nDuties  \nThe major task is gaining permission for photographs and a few stories to be used by the holders who tend to be museums, archives or families. Communicating with them, getting permission forms, having them signed by the lead author, downloading the high-resolution versions, and organizing the photos, ensuring we have permissions and the correct captions. if possible, any people in the photos should be identified and if Indigenous their community should also be identified, along with photo credits, and organizing and tracking this information.  \nResearch archival documents as needed by the group or arrange to hire archival research assistants if the original documents are not available in digital form.  \nReviewing materials to ensure key points have been included in the manuscript.  \nPreferred Qualifications  \nSuitable for a Masters-level student or PhD-level although a 4th year undergrad with strong experience is fine.  \nThis is suitable for someone interested in multidisciplinary studies, Indigenous Studies, history, ethnography and the sciences.  \nAbility to work independently and have good organizational skills.  \nMust be comfortable using Zoom, Internet searches, online archival searches, Museum catalogues and Microsoft Word, and Excel.  \nPrefer someone with strong Coast Salish background, or Indigenous understandings around protocols.  \nHours/TimeFrame/Salary  \nStarting February through to April. Hours are anticipated to be 5-8 hrs week, schedule at your choosing. Salary is between $30-40 /hr depending on qualifications.  \nApplication  \nPlease send a letter as to why this position interests you, how it fits in with your studies, career or goals, along with your CV/Resume to [lizhk@viu.ca](lizhk@viu.ca) by the end of January.","cbCairjkDjRMfGc6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairjkDjRMfGc6","pdf",127569,"English","# Summary Description\n# Duties\n# Preferred Qualifications\n# Hours/TimeFrame/Salary\n# Application","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary function of the Research Assistant role?\",\"answer\":\"The main function is research and communicating with others about potential book contents within a tight timeline.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the job handle photo-related permissions?\",\"answer\":\"It includes gaining permission from museums, archives, or families, collecting signed permission forms, downloading high-resolution images, and organizing captions, credits, and identifications and relevant community information when applicable.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills and tools are required or preferred?\",\"answer\":\"Comfort with Zoom, internet searches, online archival searches, museum catalogues, and Microsoft Word and Excel is required, with preference for strong Coast Salish background and understanding of Indigenous protocols.\"}]","Research Assistant Job Description - Key Responsibilities and Qualifications | PDF"]