At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Appointment Type: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Hiring Unit: English Language and Literature Description: Field Notes on Hope Application Deadline: November 13th at 11:59 PM The department of English Language and Literature invites applications for Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) appointment. Education Requirements: Master’s student with considerable undergraduate course work in English studies (rhetoric, writing, and/or literature), and an interest in environmental studies. Qualifications: The selected candidate should be a Master’s student with considerable undergraduate course work in English studies (rhetoric, writing, and/or literature), and an interest in environmental studies. Candidates should have advanced skills in critical reading and writing, independent human-created research, and familiarity with library databases as well as excellent communication skills. Special consideration will be given to applicants who can integrate this work into their thesis/MRP research. Course Specific Requirements: Dr. Jennifer Clary-Lemon is seeking to hire one part-time MA-level Research Assistant to support her SSHRC-funded Insight grant titled “Field Notes on Hope.” The selected MA Research Assistant will work alongside a PhD Research Assistant to examine the emergent genre of “Anthropocene Field Guide.” The MA RA will be primarily responsible for preparing a literature review in this area, and candidates who have prior research experience in preparing literature reviews will be given priority. The RA will be supervised by Professor Clary-Lemon in the Department of English, while the PhD RA associated with the project will provide additional mentorship support. This is an in-person position that for Winter 2027. Compensation: $56.02 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA-Masters) Hours per appointment: 70 These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1. How to Apply To be considered for available appointments, you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work. Equity Statement The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. 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