Student Research Assistant

Job Title

Student Research Assistant

Requisition #

X00014.24

Job Type

Hourly (for Casual)

Union or Employee Group

Non MRSA Casual

Classification

Casual

Position End Date (if applicable)

12/21/2024

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology currently offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Honours degree programs with majors in Sociology and Anthropology. Sociology at Mount Royal focuses on power and social inequality, social justice, oppression and resistance, and intersectionality.

About the Role

The Research Assistant will assist in the research and scholarly teaching projects of the Principal Investigator. They will complete the assigned tasks and report regularly to the PI.

Responsibilities

Organizing physical research and teaching collections (e.g., labelling and cataloguing zooarchaeological specimens, identifying specimens by taxon and skeletal element)

Managing a zooarchaeological database

Curating the zooarchaeological collection into archival-grade bags and boxes

Photographing reference specimens and organizing a photo database

Developing and promoting dissemination materials online (e.g., research team social media accounts, blog posts, etc.)

Contributing to written and visual presentation materials on the project

Consulting, reporting, and communicating regularly with the PI (e.g., email, in-person meetings)

Other related duties as appropriate

Submitting a reflection of the experience(s) gained at the end of the work period.

Qualifications

Undergraduate student majoring in Anthropology, Year 3 or 4 of the program.

Completion of ANTH 3323 Zooarchaeology (preferred) or ANTH 3321 Human Osteology.

Familiarity with skeletal anatomy is necessary for this position.

Attention to detail and proficiency in keeping detailed and organized records are an asset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competency in MS Office Suite and Google Drive-based applications.

Experience participating in group work.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees, and the public.

Salary : $18.25 per hour plus benefits

Closing Date: September 06, 2024

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number, Document Title.pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at https:// www. cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.