Senior Research Assistant, Food History

Join the Manitoba Food History Project as a Senior Research Assistant at the University of Winnipeg, focusing on oral history and archival research. Engage in meaningful research projects that highlight the historical significance of food in Manitoba.

In this term role under Dr. Janis Thiessen, you will leverage your history background to conduct interviews, prepare literature reviews, and assist in the production of the Preserves podcast. Your engagement will greatly contribute to the understanding of food history, while working alongside collaborators and researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct archival research on Manitoba food history

• Prepare materials for oral history interviews

• Assist in writing articles, publications, and presentations

• Schedule interviews and assist in podcast recording

• Support data collection and analysis activities

Requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in History Major

• TCPS2: CORE-2022 research ethics certificate required

• Experience with audio recorders and transcription software

• Previous oral history interview experience

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Bring your research expertise to the Manitoba Food History Project and make a valuable contribution to the team's work.
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