Harvard University
Research Assistant II (Non-Lab), Heroic Epic Project
Cambridge, MA, United States · Mid · Part-time
No sponsorshipDetected 2 days ago
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About the role
- Locating and collecting relevant data in the Milman Parry Collection of Oral Literature and other folklore resources in the Harvard library system.
- Joseph Nagy for his Heroic Epic Project.
- Successful candidate will be searching through oral traditional texts in a variety of languages, such as Serbo-Croatian and its dialects.
Responsibilities
- Support for families and caregivers
Skills
- Writing and reading knowledge of Serbo-Croation language and dialects is highly preferred.
- Masters or PhD in Anthrology or Folklore is preferred.
- Familiarity with the holdings of the Parry Collection is preferred.
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 17.5 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
- Other Information:
- This is a part-time, 6-month term position with possibility of renewal based on available funds.
- Work Format Details
- Certain visa types may limit work location.
- Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
- Salary Grade and Ranges
Benefits
- Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
Company info
- We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.
Equal opportunity
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Certain visa types may limit work location.
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