Graduate Research Assistant at Outliers Africa Book Club

Job Description

• Research Associates are hired by the Outlier Africa Exco to assist in carrying out a particular research agenda. The title/pay level is determined based upon the prospects experience.

While a research assistant is expected to contribute in many ways to the research project, typical responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct literature reviews
• Collect and analyze data
• Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
• Summarize interviews
• Provide ready access to all research materials for the Outliers Exco and/or supervisor
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
• Manage and respond to project-related email
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials
• Supervise undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher)
• Attend outliers book club meetings
• Observe Outliers Exco and other meetings as necessary
• Summarize project results
• Prepare progress reports for the Exco and funding agency
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Monitor relevant project budgets.

Minimum qualifications/ requirements

• Academic and/or work experience related to the field of research
• Experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel and PowerPoint), as required by the supervisor
• Satisfactory academic progress (Minimum Second Class Upper Division Honours)
• Satisfactory experience with social media content management (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn).