Graduate Research Assistant - Field Notes on Hope (PHD) - Winter 2027

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday November 13th, 11:59PM

Appointment Type: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
Hiring Unit: English Language and Literature
Description: Field Notes on Hope

Application Deadline: November 13th at 11:59 PM

The department of English Language and Literature invites applications for Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) appointment.

Educational Requirements:

PhD student with considerable graduate course work in English studies (rhetoric, writing, and/or literature), and a research interest in the field or fields of ecocriticism, environmental rhetoric, and/or research creation.

Qualifications

The selected candidate should be a PhD student with considerable graduate course work in English studies (rhetoric, writing, and/or literature), and a research interest in the field or fields of ecocriticism, environmental rhetoric, and/or research creation. Candidates should have advanced skills in critical reading and writing and methodological expertise in discourse analysis, content analysis, or Critical Discourse Analysis, and preparedness to engage in one-on-one tutoring and group workshops. Experience in discursive research methods and applying for research ethics clearance is highly desired, as is some familiarity with Tri-Council grant writing and research creation. Special consideration will be given to applicants who can integrate this work into their thesis research.

Course Specific Requirements

Dr. Jennifer Clary-Lemon is seeking to hire one part-time PhD-level Research Assistant to support her SSHRC-funded Insight grant titled “Field Notes on Hope.” Ideally working beyond a one-year appointment, the selected PhD Research Assistant will work alongside an MA Research Assistant to examine the emergent genre of “Anthropocene Field Guide.” The PhD RA will be will be trained in and lead the grant in content analysis and qualitative coding of texts, working closely with the MA RA on identifying appropriate generic texts. The PhD RA will be trained on shaping and delivering survey instruments, as well as shaping and co-running public and classroom activities around field note practices, and contributing to upcoming conference preparation and presentation in W27. The RA will be supervised by Professor Clary-Lemon in the Department of English. This is an in-person position for Winter 2027.

Compensation: $58.46 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Doctoral)
Hours per appointment: 70

These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1.

How to Apply

To be considered for available appointments, you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work.

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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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