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Posted: 06-Oct-23

Location: USA - MA - Cambridge

Type: Part-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 63869BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Cemal Kafadar, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, the Research Assistant will be working closely with the Director and Associate Director with several aspects of developing the center's new interdisciplinary initiative on the history of seismicity and other aspects of the emerging field of disaster studies. This initiative is triggered by present concerns arising from the recent devastation in Turkey and Syria as well as the urgent need to develop our understanding of the history of seismicity in the region. The RA will liaise with other members of the center working on the project including faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Position Description

Job duties will include:

· Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and data collection, making use of selected methodology and materials, field work, library research, statistical analysis, or other investigative techniques. Processes, organizes and summarizes data, submits periodic reports of project status to supervisor, collates, organizes, and/or drafts material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, progress reports, articles or other documents for publication and/or presentation.

· Researching possible funding opportunities for the project and working closely with faculty, students, and postdocs to develop grant proposal narratives, funding proposals and budgeting materials.

· Organizing a lecture series of 6-8 events related to the project; canvassing and securing guest speakers, sending invitations and securing dates, organizing event logistics, participating in seminar discussions, and engaging with speakers as part of the hosting team.

· General administrative duties in support of the project, and serving as liaison to 4-5 graduate students and 2 postdoctoral fellows appointed to the project, and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

One or more years of research experience in a social science field.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Competence in Arabic and/or Turkish. Interest in disaster studies in the broader Middle East Region. Strong writing skills and familiarity with archival sources. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

This is a ten-month, part-time (25 hours per week), term position.
We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
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