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Student Research Assistant, Archaeological (HSS)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
  • New Westminster

AI generated summary

  • You must have completed Introduction to Archaeology and meet domestic or international student enrollment criteria, including proof of a Social Insurance Number and Study Permit.
  • You will analyze artifacts, enter data into databases, prepare samples, research sites, and compile oral history information for archaeological analysis.

Requirements

  • Students must have completed Introduction to Archaeology (ANTH 1112); other courses in Archaeology or Anthropology will also be helpful.
  • Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:
  • 1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
  • 2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
  • 3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia throughout the work term; OR
  • 4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.
  • International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:
  • 1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
  • 2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.
  • An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.
  • Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direct supervision of the supervisor, SRA will perform the following:
  • Sorting and analysis of artifacts from field excavations
  • Entering data from lab into archaeological databases
  • Preparation of archaeological samples for analysis
  • Researching archaeological sites
  • Compiling oral historical information for analysis

FAQs

Where is the Student Research Assistant position located?

The position is located at the New Westminster Campus.

What are the work hours for this position?

The work hours are up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.

What are the work terms for this position?

The work terms are as follows: 1. Fall 2024: September 3, 2024 – December 19, 2024 2. Winter 2025: January 6, 2025 – April 25, 2025 3. Summer 2025: May 6, 2025 – August 18, 2025

What is the main responsibility of the Student Research Assistant?

The main responsibility is to assist with archaeological research resulting from fieldwork conducted in Líĺwat Territory.

What are the specific responsibilities of the Student Research Assistant?

The specific responsibilities include: - Sorting and analysis of artifacts from field excavations - Entering data from the lab into archaeological databases - Preparation of archaeological samples for analysis - Researching archaeological sites - Compiling oral historical information for analysis

What academic qualifications are required for this position?

Students must have completed Introduction to Archaeology (ANTH 1112); other courses in Archaeology or Anthropology will also be helpful.

What criteria must domestic students meet to work as a Student Research Assistant?

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria: 1. Enrolled in and maintain a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR 2. Have been enrolled in and maintained a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term, with an intention to enroll in the term immediately following; OR 3. Enrolled in and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia throughout the work term; OR 4. Have been enrolled in and maintained a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term, with an intention to enroll in the term immediately following.

What criteria must international students meet to be eligible for this position?

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria: 1. Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College throughout the academic year; OR 2. An international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. with a valid Study Permit that has the notation: “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies is required.

What documentation is required before commencing work at Douglas College?

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work.

Will Douglas College students have preference for this position?

Yes, qualified Douglas College students meeting the eligibility criteria will be given first preference over students from other qualifying institutions.

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