Research Assistant

Overview

BOYVAULT™ is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Heritage Director in uncovering and documenting under-represented masculine histories. This role is vital to the development of "CANADA’S SILENT CENTURY:
The Ethnographic Image Archive of Masculine Histories of Canada (1867–1967)." You will help bridge the gap between fragmented archival data and the high-fidelity "Cultural Surrogates" created through our Advanced Visual Reconstruction (AVR) methodology.

• Archival Discovery:
  Navigate national, provincial, and digital archives to identify degraded or "visually silent" photographic records of laborers, migrants, and community builders.
• Historical Contextualization:
  Conduct deep-dive research to provide narrative depth for reconstructed images, ensuring historical accuracy and ethnographic integrity.
• Database Management:
  Assist in the cataloging and metadata organization of the BOYVAULT™ permanent collection.
• Grant & Publication Support:
  Contribute research findings to support institutional funding applications and museum-grade photobook development.

• A student or professional in History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or Archival Science.
• Passionate about the intersection of digital technology and cultural stewardship.
• Committed to restoring dignity to marginalized histories through rigorous research.

BOYVAULT™ is a permanent cultural institution in development. We utilize proprietary AVR technology to reconstruct and preserve global masculine histories, ensuring they remain legible and accessible for future generations.